Texas Ex and Free Agent D'Onta Foreman Signing with Browns

Former Texas Longhorns standout and free agent running back D'Onta Foreman is joining the Cleveland Browns.

Free agent running back D'Onta Foreman is making moves once again, this time signing with the Cleveland Browns, according to reports, by ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

Foreman's arrival adds depth to the team's running back committee, which includes players like Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr.

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Foreman's signing comes at a critical juncture for the Browns, especially with star running back Nick Chubb expected to miss the start of the 2024 season due to a knee injury sustained last season. 

Chubb's injury history, including surgeries to repair his ACL, medial capsule, meniscus, and MCL, underscores the importance of having reliable backups in the backfield.

28-year-old Foreman brings a wealth of experience to Cleveland, having previously played for teams like the Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, and Carolina Panthers. 

His standout season with the Panthers in 2022, where he tallied a career-high 914 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

Foreman's tenure with the Chicago Bears last season showcased his ability to step up when called upon. Despite initially seeing limited action, he made significant contributions during Weeks 6-11, demonstrating his versatility as a runner and pass-catcher.

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During his at Texas, Foreman was the winner of the 2016 Doak Walker Award, played in 28 games with 10 starts, all in 2016. He amassed 2,782 rushing yards (9th-most in school history) and 20 touchdowns, with 15 career 100-yard rushing games, including a school-record 13 straight to end his Longhorns career.

A consensus All-American in 2016, he was the first UT running back to earn such honors since Ricky Williams in 1998. Additionally, he was a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award and finished eighth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2016.