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we have fullback Michael Burton on the team... Burton has 12 years of NFL experience... 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. Final Roster Odds: 75%

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Burton's 12-year experience and Monken's fullback usage history support 75% roster odds.

The source projects Burton as a strong candidate to win a roster spot with the Browns at fullback, citing his 12 years of NFL experience (originally a fifth-round pick in 2015 by Detroit, with 2-3 year stints across Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans, Washington, Kansas City, and Denver) and his 10-year streak of regular gameday roles. New Browns offensive coordinator Monken previously utilized veteran fullback Patrick Ricard heavily with the Ravens, which explains Burton's signing. Burton's experience positions him favorably for a roster spot as long as he recovers from the hamstring injury that ended his 2025 season with Denver.

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