Cleveland Browns rookie KC Concepcion projected for key offensive and special teams roles

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion has emerged as a significant figure during the NFL preseason. In addition to his role as a top slot receiver, reports indicate the team expects Concepcion to serve as the primary punt returner for the regular season.

Browns head coach Todd Monken has compared Concepcion’s practice habits and skill set to Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers. General Manager Andrew Berry also noted similarities in movement and twitch, despite Concepcion being a larger player.

Other notable preseason developments include Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins taking 80% of the snaps with the starters, shifting the backfield toward a two-man committee. In other NFL news, the Buffalo Bills' Tyrell Shavers remains on the PUP list, and the Carolina Panthers' Chuba Hubbard is managing a week-to-week hamstring injury.