Back in 2023, the Browns drafted WR Cedric Tillman in the 3rd round (74th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. HC Kevin Stefanski was already smitten and praised the rookie, “Big, physical, good balls skills. Works very hard.” The coach had already prepared a bigger role for the young 25-year-old. This offseason, he earned the HC’s trust the hard way, with consistency.
However, things got scary on the third day of their training camp, July 25. Kevin Stefanski had reason to exhale a little on Saturday. Just a day earlier, the receiver went down awkwardly after trying to haul in a high pass from Joe Flacco. It was a scary moment. Tillman grabbed at his lower left leg, needed help from trainers, and didn’t return. For a young receiver with rising expectations and a head coach who’s been vocally optimistic about his development, the sight of Tillman limping off the field could’ve spelled trouble.
But Kevin Stefanski gave a surprisingly upbeat update on Saturday. “Looks like we dodged a bullet,” he said, looking visibly relieved. No structural damage, no long-term setback. In fact, the coach even gave a timeline for this return. He hoped that Tillman would be back on Saturday. That alone tells you a lot about how minor the scare turned out to be, and how tough the third-year wideout is.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said he expects WR Cedric Tillman to be on field today. Left practice yesterday with lower leg injury, but Stefanski thinks they dodged bullet.
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) July 26, 2025
The Browns can breathe easier, and Stefanski knows it. With Tillman emerging as a key part of their receiving dept, especially in the wake of changes in the WR room, they need him healthy.
Stay tuned! This story is developing.
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