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We have to consider the fact that with the Ravens, Monken had veteran Patrick Ricard on offense and utilized him very often. That would explain the signing of Burton in the first place for Cleveland. As long as he's recovered from his hamstring injury, his experience figures to have him in a favorable position to win a roster spot.

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Veteran fullback with 12 years experience; hamstring recovery key to roster spot.

Burton, a 34-year-old fullback with 12 years of NFL experience, was signed by the Browns likely because Todd Monken utilized veteran Patrick Ricard frequently when coaching the Ravens. Burton had a regular gameday role for 10 straight years before the Broncos placed him on injured reserve with a hamstring injury at the end of training camp in 2025, ending his streak of action. As long as he recovers from the hamstring injury, his experience figures to put him in a favorable position to win a roster spot; he carries 75% roster odds.

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