Gage Larvadain Injury News & Updates

Larvadain caught two of three targets for 23 yards and returned three punts for three yards in Sunday's 26-8 loss to the 49ers in Week 13.

Sunday's gusty winds in Cleveland challenged both teams, particularly on offense, but it also appeared to impact Larvadain on special teams. He muffed all three of his returns and lost one of them early in the fourth quarter. It led to a San Francisco touchdown that left the Browns needing to make up a two-touchdown deficit, which is a challenge to an offense that isn't structured to score in volumes. Larvadain's two catches Sunday were his first since Week 6, and the rookie now has four catches on nine targets for 45 through eight games.

Larvadain was not targeted and had four punt returns for 81 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders in Week 12.

Larvadain's greatest impact was the first time he touched the ball, returning a first-quarter punt 44 yards to the Las Vegas 27, setting up Cleveland's first touchdown. Other than the work on special teams, it was another invisible day on offense for the undrafted free agent, who has just one target over the last four contests and six in seven games.

Larvadain was unable to secure his lone target in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 11.

Larvadain was on the field for just four snaps but was in position to make an impact on his lone target. With just over a minute left in the game, the ball was in Larvadain's hands in the end zone, but Ravens cornerback Chidobe Awuzie ripped it from his grasp. The target was Larvadain's first since Week 7, and his four snaps indicates where he lands on the depth chart.

Larvadain did not catch his lone target and returned one punt for nine yards in Sunday's 31-6 win over Miami.

Larvadain overcame a concussion that made him a limited participant during the preparation week for Sunday's contest. On an encouraging note, he played a season-high 18 snaps and was targeted a second straight week. On a less sanguine note, the lopsided victory, fueled by the defense and turnovers, showed that Cleveland's offense must rely on the ground game, rendering any value for wideouts as miniscule.

Larvadain (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Larvadain was diagnosed with a concussion following last week's loss to the Steelers, but he cleared protocols Sunday and will suit up despite not logging a full practice during Week 7 prep. Larvadain is expected to fill a depth role on offense and possibly contribute in the return game on special teams.

Larvadain (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Larvadain will first need clearance from an independent neurologist to exit the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If he's able to attain that prior to Sunday's game, Larvadain would go back to filling a depth role on offense and possibly contributing in the return game on special teams.

Larvadain (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Larvadian continues to progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, as he was a non-participant at practice Wednesday. If he can upgrade to full practice reps Friday, Larvadain could have a chance to clear the concussion protocol in time to suit up at home against the Dolphins on Sunday. He'll need to gain full clearance, including from an independent neurologist, before being eligible to return to game action.

Larvadain was diagnosed with a concussion following the Browns' 23-9 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Larvadain took a hit to the head from DeShon Elliott during the second half of Sunday's game. Larvadain will now enter the league's five-step concussion protocol, and he'll have to be be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play in Week 7 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 19. Isaiah Bond would be in line to serve as the Browns' primary punt returner if Larvadain were to miss time.

Larvadain (head) is questionable to return to Cleveland's matchup versus the Steelers on Sunday.

Larvadain exited the game after taking a big hit from DeShon Elliott. If Larvadain can't return, Jamari Thrash and Malachi Corley should see increased playing time for the remainder of the game.

Larvadain returned three punts for 31 yards and was not targeted on offense in Sunday's 21-17 loss to Minnesota in Week 5.

Larvadain made his season debut after being signed from the practice squad in the wake of injuries to Cedric Tillman (hamstring) and DeAndre Carter (knee) that landed both on the injured list last week. Larvadain had just one snap on offense, while fellow practice squad alum Malachi Corley played 12 snaps. The Browns on Sunday looked like a team that plans to rely on its ground game going forward, so opportunities for depth wideouts like Larvadain and Corley will be limited.

The Browns signed Larvadain from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.

Larvadain made the Browns' initial 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was waived by Cleveland on Sept. 13 but opted to stay with the organization as a member of the team's practice squad, and he has been signed back to the active roster after Cedric Tillman (hamstring) and DeAndre Carter (knee) were both placed on injured reserve. The undrafted rookie out of South Carolina could make his NFL regular-season debut against the Vikings on Sunday in London, England.

The Browns signed Larvadain to the practice squad Tuesday.

Larvadain was cut by the Browns on Saturday despite making the initial 53-man roster out of training camp, but the undrafted rookie will stick around as a member of the team's practice squad. With DeAndre Carter in concussion protocol, Larvadain is a candidate to be elevated to the Browns' active roster for their Week 3 bout against the Packers on Sunday.

The Browns waived Larvadain on Saturday, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.

Larvadain made the 53-man roster out of training camp as an undrafted rookie, but he was a healthy scratch for the Week 1 loss to the Bengals. He's expected to remain on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Larvadain (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Larvadain had an impressive training camp and preseason to make an unlikely rise up the depth chart to claim a roster spot. He'll be inactive for Week 1, however, with Isaiah Bond and DeAndre Carter instead set to serve as the depth wide receivers for the Browns.

Larvadain will make Cleveland's initial 53-man roster rather than being among Tuesday's cuts, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.

Larvadain has parlayed an impressive preseason into a spot on Cleveland's initial 53-man roster, though the Browns' plans could still change before Week 1, considering the amount of players around the league being released or waived Tuesday. Still, the undrafted rookie out of South Carolina has defied odds to begin his NFL career and will continue working to compete with Isaiah Bond, Jamari Thrash and DeAndre Carter for depth opportunities behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman (thumb).

Larvadain caught four of seven targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 19-17 preseason win over the Rams. He also returned three punts for 30 yards.

Larvadain was on the field with the first team offense and scored his touchdown late in the second quarter. The undrafted rookie played 21 snaps and in all four quarters. He survived the Browns' first round of cuts Sunday and has a chance to earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. If the Browns keep six receivers, Larvadain is close to a lock. If they keep five, then he's among a group that also includes DeAndre Carter -- as more of a returner than wideout -- and Kaden Davis. Diontae Johnson did not have a good camp and appears to be outside the bubble. Larvadain had a strong camp and finished the preseason with nine catches for 94 yards and the one touchdown. He also returned 10 punts for a 10.4 average and a long of 30 yards.

Larvadain (lower body) caught three passes (on seven targets) for 43 yards while logging 16 yards on his lone carry during the Browns' 22-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday.

Larvadain suffered a lower-body injury during the Browns' preseason opener against the Panthers, but the issue wasn't severe enough to prevent him from playing in Saturday's contest. The undrafted rookie led the Browns in targets, and in addition to his offensive output he turned five punt returns into 36 yards. Larvadain is battling for a wide receiver depth spot on Cleveland's 53-man roster, and his last chance to audition for that role will be in the Browns' preseason finale against the Rams on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Larvadain was checked on by trainers for a lower body injury during the third quarter of Friday's 30-10 preseason win over the Panthers, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Larvadain turned his lone carry into a four-yard touchdown at the 3:55 mark in the third quarter, but he suffered a lower body injury on the Brown's next possession. He'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, but it puts him in jeopardy of missing Cleveland's second preseason game against Philadelphia on Saturday, Aug. 16. Larvadain also added two catches (on three targets) for 23 yards and turned two punt returns into 38 yards.

Larvadain is being evaluated for an apparent lower-body injury during Friday's preseason game against the Panthers, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Larvadain recorded two catches for 23 yards before being forced to the sidelines. There is little known about the potential injury at this point.