<![CDATA[Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers]]> https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/browns-claim-jealon-darden

The Cleveland Browns placed second-year wide receiver Anthony Schwartz on injured reserve. To fill his roster spot and give them another receiver, they put in a waiver claim on Jaelan Darden, a second-year wide receiver who was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Schwartz was put into concussion protocol as a result of a hit suffered against the Houston Texans. Putting him on injured reserve for a concussion is a concern given the nature of the injury. It's the second time Schwartz has missed an extended period of time due to a head injury.

The best case scenario is that the Browns are simply being overly cautious for the sake of Schwartz and the injury won't last that long. Combined with that, it's a roster dodge that enables them to bring in receiver help immediately.

Darden joins a receiver group that was low on options Sunday against the Texans. Not only did Schwartz get hurt, but wide receiver David Bell left that game with a thumb injury. The Browns have called his status day to day. On Sunday, the Browns were left with Demetric Felton taking receiver snaps in the game.

The Browns do also have rookie Michael Woods II.

Darden was selected in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Texas, a round after the Browns selected Schwartz. He is an undersized speedster that was also used on kick and punt returns. Given the success of Donovan Peoples-Jones in the last two games, Darden is unlikely to get a shot there. It's possible he could be utilized alongside Jerome Ford on kick return.

The Browns love speed and Darden is an opportunity to get a look at some with little to no downside. The reason Darden was waived, seemingly, is because he's been unable to crack the Bucs lineup. The Bucs have a loaded set of receivers featuring Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Julio Jones. They also have Scotty Miller who has terrific speed as a fourth option.

As a result, Darden has appeared in 21 games over the past two years. He has eight receptions for 69 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

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@syd said:

didnt Darden have a couple of nice catch's on sunday ?

Baldwin, from the practice squad.  Made 2 quick catches.   And then they started covering him.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1070879https://brownsboard.com/post/1070879Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:55:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers on Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:10:57 GMT]]> didnt Darden have a couple of nice catch's on sunday ?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1070853https://brownsboard.com/post/1070853Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:10:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers on Sun, 11 Dec 2022 04:09:28 GMT]]>

@mjp28 said:

Especially if Watson regains his Pro Bowl form and the BROWNS have no burners who can actually catch the ball and become that missing deep threat ..... like DW had in Houston.

WEEK 14,. great time to put out a    HELP WANTED    sign out.   Is Cooper the best they have right now ?    Where's that former NYG greatest WR guy ...... ah, nevermind.

GO BROWNS,  run, run, run, pass..... and keep winning, baby !

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@calfoxwc said:

Why, watson doesn't need receivers who can get open. He can just have one of his masseuses use their magic twangers and make completed passes (overthrown/into the dirt/out of bounds) on the stat sheets !

But seriously, if Cooper can't play, it will hinder the offense bigtime, no matter who the qb is.

speaking of qb ratings....watson's rating for the last game.....53.4

Meanwhile:

6 days agoThe quarterback was drafted by the Texans in the first-round (12th overall pick) back in 2017, and started as he meant to go on with a quarterback rating of 103 after his first six games.

This is a thread about Anthony Schwartz and the guy who took his place on the roster, Jaelon Darden. 

What does 90% of what you wrote have to do with that?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1069481https://brownsboard.com/post/1069481Sat, 10 Dec 2022 20:33:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers on Sat, 10 Dec 2022 20:23:12 GMT]]> Why, watson doesn't need receivers who can get open. He can just have one of his masseuses use their magic twangers and make completed passes (overthrown/into the dirt/out of bounds) on the stat sheets !

But seriously, if Cooper can't play, it will hinder the offense bigtime, no matter who the qb is.

speaking of qb ratings....watson's rating for the last game.....53.4

Meanwhile:

6 days agoThe quarterback was drafted by the Texans in the first-round (12th overall pick) back in 2017, and started as he meant to go on with a quarterback rating of 103 after his first six games.
]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1069480https://brownsboard.com/post/1069480Sat, 10 Dec 2022 20:23:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers on Sat, 10 Dec 2022 20:03:24 GMT]]> Cooper got hurt in practice (hip) and he was listed as Questionable for this game. I sure hope he can play or else it's going to be a long day. 

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1069476https://brownsboard.com/post/1069476Sat, 10 Dec 2022 20:03:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers on Sat, 10 Dec 2022 19:01:46 GMT]]> Wouldn't George Pickens look great in Brown and orange right about now! I know the CB we traded down for looks great but.....anyway is Will Fuller still out there as a FA!???

GO  BROWNS!!!

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1069472https://brownsboard.com/post/1069472Sat, 10 Dec 2022 19:01:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers on Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:26:38 GMT]]>

@orion said:

We're scraping the bottom of the barrel at WR aren't we.  

I wish Schwartz to heal up well.   But it could be the last we see of him in a regular season game.  He's not dependable to be on the field. Not dependable to catch the ball.  And not dependable to keep from fumbling.  I think someone else has his roster spot next September.

Especially if Watson regains his Pro Bowl form and the BROWNS have no burners who can actually catch the ball and become that missing deep threat ..... like DW had in Houston.

WEEK 14,. great time to put out a    HELP WANTED    sign out.   Is Cooper the best they have right now ?    Where's that former NYG greatest WR guy ...... ah, nevermind.

GO BROWNS,  run, run, run, pass..... and keep winning, baby !

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1069288https://brownsboard.com/post/1069288Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:26:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers on Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:41:33 GMT]]> I hope someone in the FO realizes that Schwartz is a bust and admit it’s time to cut him, and move on.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1069248https://brownsboard.com/post/1069248Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:41:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers on Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:03:53 GMT]]> Good , Schwartz blows!

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1069230https://brownsboard.com/post/1069230Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:03:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR, Claim WR Jaelon Darden from Waivers on Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:03:42 GMT]]> We're scraping the bottom of the barrel at WR aren't we.  

I wish Schwartz to heal up well.   But it could be the last we see of him in a regular season game.  He's not dependable to be on the field. Not dependable to catch the ball.  And not dependable to keep from fumbling.  I think someone else has his roster spot next September.

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