Browns' Stefanski Unsure If Quinshon Judkins Plays Week 2 After Signing Contract

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has finally inked his rookie deal, but when he'll make his debut is still up in the air.

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that he's unsure whether Judkins will be available for Week 2 after missing Sunday's game.

"We'll see," Stefanski said, per the Akron Beacon Journal's Chris Easterling. "Gotta get through the week of practice. But I don't know."

According to Easterling, Judkins was granted a two-week roster exemption. The first exemption is so the NFL can continue its investigation into Judkins' domestic violence arrest in July. Judkins won't face charges for the arrest, but he reportedly will meet with the NFL this week.

The other exemption week is to give Judkins the chance to prepare physically for his NFL debut after missing training camp, according to Easterling.

The Browns selected Judkins with the 36th overall pick in this year's draft, and he became the last draft pick to sign a deal when he put pen to paper on a four-year, $11 million deal.

The Ole Miss and Ohio State product recorded 1,000 or more rushing yards in all three of his collegiate seasons, including last year with the Buckeyes when he collected 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns.

The addition of Judkins would be a major boost to a Cleveland offense that failed to establish the run game in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. In the 17-16 loss, the Browns had just 49 rushing yards, with rookie Dylan Sampson leading the way with 29 yards on 12 carries.