# Browns Need RB Depth Before Deadline

> Cleveland Browns sign Audric Estime to fill running back void ahead of Week 7.
- Title: Browns Need RB Depth Before Deadline · Cleveland Browns On SI
- Summary: Cleveland Browns sign Audric Estime to fill running back void ahead of Week 7. Cleveland Browns signed running back Audric Estime from Minnesota Vikings…
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- Source: Cleveland Browns On SI — https://si.com/nfl/browns/onsi/could-audric-estime-be-the-answer-browns-face-rb-questions-ahead-of-deadline-01m5dav5c4s5
- Published: 2026-10-20T22:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cleveland browns, audric estime, running back, minnesota vikings, tennessee titans, week 7, nfl, browns deadline, sports
## Browns RB Room Strained
Cleveland Browns entered 2026 NFL regular season with few concerns about running back position.
## Two RBs Injured
Starting running back Quinshon Judkins and backup Dylan Sampson both injured during first six weeks.
## Week 7 Uncertainty
Neither Judkins nor Sampson cleared for Week 7 game against Tennessee Titans in Nashville.
## Browns Sign Estime
Browns signed running back Audric Estime from Minnesota Vikings practice squad early last week.
## Estime Debut Impact
Estime recorded 19 yards and one touchdown on nine carries with 55.6% success rate.
## Estime Confidence
Estime said coaches trusted him to find end zone after joining franchise days before debut.
## Browns Strategy
Browns hope Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin can keep run game afloat through Week 7.
## Estime's Role
Estime could carve out role with more time to acclimate to team and system.
## Browns Deadline Plan
Browns don't need deadline move as long as Estime and McLaughlin perform.
## Week 7 Game
Browns and Estime return to gridiron Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1:00 p.m. EST from Nissan Stadium.
## Key takeaway

Cleveland Browns signed running back Audric Estime from Minnesota Vikings practice squad to address running back injuries before Week 7 game against Titans.