The Cleveland Browns addressed their banged-up running back room by adding a new player at the position.
As reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Browns are adding running back Audric Estime to the team.
“Sources: The #Browns are signing RB Audric Estime off the #Vikings practice squad to their 53-man roster. The 23-year-old Estime brings 508 career rushing yards, 130 receiving yards and 3 TDs to Cleveland,” Schultz shared via a social media post on X, formerly Twitter.
This signing also comes on the heels of the news that Browns running back Quinshon Judkins is nursing an ankle injury, which he suffered in Sunday's 17-12 loss on the road at the hands of the New York Jets. Judkins. Although Judkins was able to finish the game, he was spotted wearing a walking boot on his right foot. He rushed for only 44 yards on 14 carries versus the Jets.
The 23-year-old Estime has bounced from practice squad to practice squad before finding his way to Cleveland. Before the Vikings signed him to their practice squad in September, he had practice squad stints with the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints. The former Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back arrived in the NFL in 2024 as a fifth-round pick (147th overall) by the Denver Broncos.
Article Continues BelowEstime made his NFL debut in 2025 with the Broncos, appearing in 13 games (1 start) and rushing for 310 yards and two touchdowns on 76 attempts. He also played for seven games (1 start) with the Saints in 2025, coming up with 198 rushing yards and a touchdown on 46 carries.
Estime could make his Browns debut in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland.