2024-10-28 17:40:03
While Sunday served as a breakout performance for Tillman, who scored the first two touchdowns of his career and finished with a team-high 99 receiving yards, his teammates and coaches never lost trust in the receiver.
In the Browns’ Week 7 loss to the Bengals, Tillman led the Browns with 81 receiving yards, his career-high before Sunday’s 99 yards against the Ravens. With an increased role in the offense after the Browns traded WR Amari Cooper, Tillman took advantage of getting more opportunities to work with the first team offense in practice.
“The opportunities weren’t there, but knew we had a lot of trust in him when those opportunities came,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said after the game. “Jameis trusted him on that last play, great call by [Dorsey], and he got behind the defense and made a play.”
Fellow WR Elijah Moore told reporters after the game that he has long admired Tillman’s work ethic as the young receiver steps into a larger role on the field. Moore, who finished with eight receptions for 85 yards, said he was proud of Tillman as he continues to grow as a second-year player.
“I’m so proud of him,” Moore said. “Cedric practices hard every single day, if you guys could see it. I know some of you guys do. He works his a– off. It was a surreal moment for him.”
