It was an easy connection and speculation to make. When the Browns signed wide receiver Chester Rogers to the practice squad this week, it was pretty clear the move was related to special teams and not the Cleveland offense. Rogers finished in the top 10 in the NFL in 2021 in both punt and kick returns while with the Tennessee Titans.
But if that is the plan for Rogers in Cleveland, it’s not an immediate one. Per Brad Stainbrook, the Browns are not expected to activate Rogers for this Sunday’s home opener against the New York Jets.
Demetric Felton fumbled away any job security at the spot with a terrible Week 1 in Carolina. Felton had a fumble and also left some yards on the field by going down on first contact. He had 28 yards on five punt return attempts. Jerome Ford remains the team’s kick returner, something special teams coordinator Mike Priefer reiterated this week.
Source: While the #Browns added Chester Rogers to the practice squad with the plan to have him return punts/kicks, I’m told he will not be added to the 53 man roster vs Jets Sunday.
— Brad Stainbrook (@StainbrookNFL) September 16, 2022
