Browns activate Quinshon Judkins for debut vs Ravens

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has been activated and is expected to make his NFL debut Sunday in Baltimore against the Ravens after signing his rookie contract earlier this month, the team announced Saturday. Judkins signed a fully guaranteed four year deal after missing training camp and the preseason, and practiced with the team this week as Cleveland prepared for its Week 2 divisional game.

Judkins, the No. 36 overall pick in April, had not practiced with the Browns since spring workouts until Thursday, when he was listed as a full participant. Coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said they would monitor him closely in the days leading up to the game. "We've got to see how he progresses, right? There is the physical part of it, there is the player's health part of it, there is the mental part of it," Rees said. Stefanski added, "He has a baseline and understanding of those type of things. We will work hard and have been working hard since he’s been back and getting him ready."

Judkins’ return follows a high profile offseason legal matter. He was arrested in July on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge in Florida; prosecutors...