Cedric Tillman — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

The transition to Cleveland was rocky. As a rookie, Tillman converted just 21 of 44 targets for 224 yards, and a hip injury cost him three games in October. The opportunity he needed didn't arrive until Week 7 of 2024, when Cleveland traded Amari Cooper and handed him a starting role. He responded immediately with three productive outings (8/81, 7/99/2, and 6/75/1) before back-to-back quiet games (3/47 and 2/28), which preceded a season-ending concussion.

In his third season in the NFL, Tillman caught only 21 of his 39 targets for 270 yards and two touchdowns. He opened the year with a tease showing (5/52/1), followed by an active role (seven targets but only two catches for 22 yards and a touchdown). After missing four games with a hamstring issue, Tillman caught only 10 of his final 19 targets for 164 yards and no touchdowns over nine games.