A day before their season kicks off, the Browns still did not have a contract for second-round running back Quinshon Judkins. At first, Judkins was pushing for a fully guaranteed deal like the others drafted from picks 33 to 38. His legal issues caused the Browns to delay the deal, but his charges were no-billed during training camp.
For a few weeks, there was a standoff as Judkins' camp went back to their push for a fully guaranteed deal, while the Browns were hesitant because of a potential suspension. Additionally, the NFL hasn't seemed to show a ton of urgency in making a ruling on a player who isn't under contract yet.