The Cleveland Browns managed to claw out their first victory of the season against the visiting Green Bay Packers in Week 3, but it was impossible for anyone involved to walk away from that contest without acknowledging that the Browns’ offense continues to be a real problem.
Cleveland managed just 13 points on Sunday, none of which came in the first 56 minutes of the game. And the only touchdown the Browns offense mustered was a four-yard drive, courtesy of a late interception and return by safety Grant Delpit.
Across three weeks, Cleveland is averaging just over 14 points per game and has yet to score more than 17 points in any outing. One change the Browns could consider is a switch under center, though head coach Kevin Stefanski said over the weekend that Joe Flacco will remain the starting quarterback for the team’s Week 4 road contest against the Detroit Lions.
Another option includes adding players to the roster who might potentially contribute to the team being more dynamic, particularly in a passing game that has produced just three touchdowns in three weeks. The Browns took a step in that direction on Tuesday, September 23, by reuniting with 23-year-old rookie wide receiver Luke Floriea.
“The Cleveland Browns have signed WR Luke Floriea to the practice squad and released [defensive end] K.J. Henry from the practice squad,” per ClevelandBrowns.com. “Floriea (5-8, 180) is a rookie out of Kent State. He was originally signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent earlier this year. Floriea will wear No. 81.”
Luke Floriea Could Become Part of Browns’ Impressive Rookie Collection
GettyCleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea.
By no means is Floriea an immediate or resounding answer to Cleveland’s offensive woes.
He played five years in college, all with Kent State, and produced 1,321 receiving yards and 12 TDs on 100 receptions over the course of his collegiate career. Floriea’s best season came in 2024, when he hauled in 44 passes for 699 yards and seven touchdowns.
So while he isn’t a win-now type of addition in Cleveland, Floriea could eventually become a part of what is clearly a youth movement taking over the Browns’ roster in 2025.
Running back Quinshon Judkins had a breakout performance against the Packers Sunday, rushing the football 18 times for 94 yards and a TD. He also caught a pass on the afternoon.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has caught 15 balls on 18 targets for 136 receiving yards through three games and is getting as many looks from Flacco as starter and veteran David Njoku (18 targets, 12 catches, 117 receiving yards).
Mason Graham has also played well as a starting defensive tackle, ranking 63rd out of 169 qualifying interior defensive linemen through three weeks, per Pro Football Focus. Meanwhile, Carson Schwesinger has quality marks in run defense, pass rush and coverage and currently ranks 18th among 123 qualifying linebackers, per PFF.
And, of course, there are rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Gabriel is likely to get a shot to start at some point this season, while Sanders’ future remains less clear.
Browns Wide Receivers Have Been Mostly Non-Factors This Season, Including Jerry Jeudy
GettyCleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.
Wide receiver is one area of the roster that the Browns did not address during the 2025 NFL draft, and also one of the weakest units across the team.
Fannin actually leads the offense with his 136 receiving yards, which is two yards more than No. 1 wideout Jerry Jeudy has mustered through three games. Cedric Tillman is the only other receiver in triple digits, with 100 yards to his credit this season.
And other than Fannin and Njoku, none of the Browns’ pass-catchers at any position are averaging four or more receptions per contest.
Cleveland is relatively young and exceedingly weak in the WRs room, which means Floriea could actually become part of the offense in the coming weeks if he impresses as a member of the practice squad and injury/poor play on the regular roster open up a chance for him to elevate.
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