The Cleveland Browns punt return team ranked 3rd in punt returns, 8th in punt return yardage, and 22nd in punt return average.
The team re-signed their return specialist to an extension.
The Cleveland Browns re-signed their punt return specialist to a one-year extension.
According to Zac Jackson, Cleveland re-signed James Proche II to a one-year, $1.125 million contract.
The Baltimore Ravens drafted James Proche in 2020.
Baltimore drafted Proche in the 6th round, 201st overall of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Proche played in 14 games in 2020 and had one reception on three targets for 14 yards and 23 punt returns for 198 yards.
Proche played in 14 games in 2021 and had 16 receptions on 20 targets for 202 yards and two kick returns for 22 yards.
Proche played in 15 games in 2022 and had eight receptions on 17 targets for 62 yards and four punt returns for 24 yards. He also had two punt returns for 26 yards in the Wild Card.
Baltimore released him during the final round of roster cuts.
The Cleveland Browns signed James Proche II in 2023.
Cleveland signed Proche to the practice squad because they were running thin at the return specialist position. Jakeem Grant suffered a season-ending ruptured patellar tendon in the preseason, and the team released Jaelon Darden.
Cleveland then traded Donovan Peoples-Jones to Detroit during the NFL Trade Deadline, and Proche was elevated to the active roster.
Proche played in ten games, starting once in 2023, and had zero receptions on five targets, one kick return for 19 yards, and 22 punt returns for 197 yards. He also had one punt return for two yards in the Wild Card.
Their punt return specialist will return for another season to compete for the lead role.
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