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Sampson made his first appearance in 2026 in Week 7 after spending the first 6 weeks on injured reserve, and he showed us a real role in this Cleveland backfield. Sampson's receiving ability and involvement should have him in the mid-RB3 conversation on a weekly basis, with serious upside if Judkins misses time.
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Sampson's receiving role and handcuff status make him a mid-RB3 with injury upside.

Sampson made his first appearance in 2026 in Week 7 after spending the first six weeks on injured reserve, and he showed a real role in the Cleveland backfield. He is the primary handcuff behind Quinshon Judkins and was the only other RB to record a carry. Sampson clearly showed the most valuable receiving role in the backfield with 18 routes (RB X on the week, 7 more than Judkins), 6 carries for 45 yards, and 3 receptions for 32 yards. The source notes his receiving ability and involvement should have him in the mid-RB3 conversation on a weekly basis with serious upside if Judkins misses time, and he needs to be rostered going forward.

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