James Proche
WR FA
Mon 12/9/24 7:27 PM

Proche reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Proche played just two snaps on offense during the Browns' 27-13 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, but he made the most of it as he caught both targets for 18 yards. He could be elevated for Week 15 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 15 if Cedric Tillman (concussion) and Jamari Thrash (shoulder) are unable to play.

James Proche
WR FA
Sat 12/7/24 2:29 PM

The Browns elevated Proche from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Proche signed with the Browns' practice squad Oct. 15 after being cut from the team's active roster three days earlier. Proche will give the Browns much-needed depth at wide receiver against the Steelers on Sunday due to Cedric Tillman (concussion) being ruled out and Jamari Thrash (shoulder) listed as questionable.

James Proche
WR FA
Tue 10/15/24 5:08 PM

Cleveland signed Proche to the practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Proche was released from the Browns' active roster Saturday, but he has opted to stick around on Cleveland's practice squad. He didn't see much playing time across his four regular-season outings this year, but the 2020 sixth-round pick could be elevated to the active roster to provide depth at wide receiver following Amari Cooper's trade to the Bills on Tuesday.

James Proche
WR FA
Sat 10/12/24 1:33 PM

Cleveland released Proche on Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Proche had seen just 10 offensive snaps over four games through the first five weeks of the season, and now he's on his way out with the Browns. He'll have to look for another opportunity with a different team.

James Proche
WR FA
Mon 9/30/24 9:10 AM

Proche caught his lone target for three yards and returned two punts for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Las Vegas in Week 4.
EDGE Analysis
Proche was targeted for the first time in three games. He played just three snaps on offense and has five offensive snaps overall for the season. His main role thus far has been on special teams.

James Proche
WR FA
Mon 9/16/24 8:08 AM

Proche played one snap on offense and returned three punts for 25 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.
EDGE Analysis
After beginning the season on the practice squad, Proche was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday. In addition to the punt returns, he also lined up as a kickoff returner after Pierre Strong (hamstring) left the game early in the third quarter. Strong's injury plus David Bell's hip injury could lead to a bigger role for Proche.

James Proche
WR FA
Sat 9/14/24 1:06 PM

The Browns signed Proche to the active roster Saturday, in preparation for Sunday's road matchup against the Jaguars, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Proche began the regular season on Cleveland's practice squad, but he's now earned a spot on the 53-man roster. The 2020 sixth-round wide receiver appeared in 10 regular-season games with the Browns in 2023, in which span he contributed on special teams and failed to secure any of his five targets.

James Proche
WR FA
Wed 8/28/24 5:13 PM

Proche signed with the Browns' practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Proche failed to make the Browns' 53-man roster after finishing the preseason with seven catches (on seven targets) for 60 yards and one touchdown. The 2020 sixth-round wide receiver appeared in 10 regular-season games for the Browns last season, though he wasn't able to record a catch on five targets.

James Proche
WR FA
Wed 8/28/24 9:13 AM

The Browns terminated Proche's contract Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Proche, who had been in line for a return job, was cut, not waived. That means he's not subject to waivers and can sign with any team immediately, which potentially leaves a return to the Browns on the table.

James Proche
WR FA
Tue 3/19/24 3:47 PM

The Browns have re-signed Proche.
EDGE Analysis
While Proche didn't catch any of his five targets in 10 games with Cleveland during the 2023 regular season, the 2020 sixth-rounder did contribute on special teams by returning 22 punts for 197 yards as well as one kickoff for 19 yards. Now that he's back in the fold, Proche will have a chance to retain his depth WR/special teams role with the Browns in 2024.