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Raheim Sanders Injury Update
RB · Cleveland Browns · Status, injury history and fantasy outlook
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Hip
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Cleveland placed Sanders on injured reserve on Oct. 13 with a hip injury from the loss to the New York Jets, so he will miss at least four games; the Browns signed Audric Estime to replace him. His role had grown after Dylan Sampson hurt his knee in the Sept. 13 opener and went on injured reserve.
In September the Browns elevated him to serve as both backup running back and primary kickoff returner (Yahoo Sports). In Week 1 he had one carry for 1 yard and three catches for 25 yards, and averaged 43.3 yards on three kickoff returns, including a 74-yarder.
Fantasy Action: Drop Sanders in most leagues; he is on injured reserve for at least four games, and Cleveland signed Audric Estime to take his spot.
Injury timeline — 2026
| Oct 13 | Placed on injured reserve with a hip injury (Cleveland 19). |
Earlier seasons
| Season | Injury | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| — | No prior-season injuries found in our sources. | — |
Undrafted out of South Carolina; claimed off waivers by Cleveland from the Chargers in August 2025 and scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 1 against Cincinnati (Wikipedia).
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Frequently asked about Raheim Sanders
Is Raheim Sanders injured?
Yes. Cleveland placed him on injured reserve on Oct. 13 with a hip injury, so he will miss at least four games.
When will Dylan Sampson return from injured reserve?
Sampson went on IR on Sept. 15 with a knee injury, and CBS Sports lists Week 6 as his earliest return.
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