Cade McDonald

24-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
IR
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Cade McDonald in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a contract with the Browns in May of 2025.
Shifts to IR
WRCleveland Browns
Undisclosed
August 27, 2025
McDonald (undisclosed) cleared waivers Wednesday and reverted to injured reserve, per the NFL's official media site.
ANALYSIS
McDonald impressed at Browns' rookie minicamp and stuck with the team through the summer and played all three preseason games, finishing with two receptions for 11 yards and a touchdown. The 24-year-old receiver will spend the rest of the season on injured reserve unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
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Snap %
Cleveland BrownsBrowns 2024 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

100690%
85076%
40937%
32429%
29126%
13612%
202%
161%
151%
141%
91%
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Waived/injured by Browns
WRFree Agent
Undisclosed
August 26, 2025
Cleveland waived McDonald (undisclosed) with an injury designation Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.
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Headed to Cleveland
WRCleveland Browns
May 12, 2025
McDonald signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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