Browns' Connor Hamlett: Promoted to backup TE

Hamlett has moved past Randall Telfer and is listed as the team's backup tight end, Pat McManamon of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Hamlett must be impressing his coaches in practice because the 24-year-old has yet to catch a pass in the preseason. Gary Barnidge still figures to receive the majority of playing time in coach Hue Jackson's offense, but Hamlett's promotion is notable, especially if Barnidge goes down with an injury.