Tony Fields II

Fields is the kind of reserve who earns snaps by being assignment-sound and useful on every kicking unit. His 2026 outlook starts with getting healthy, then reclaiming that reliable depth role.

Strengths: Linebacker experience, special-teams utility and assignment discipline.

Weaknesses: Currently dealing with an injured-reserve designation and lacks a clear path to major defensive snaps.

Fields earned his way back into an NFL building. He led Columbus in tackles, was an All-UFL player and already has a solid Cleveland résumé that includes 10 starts and a pick-six. That range and special-teams willingness can help a linebacker room. He is currently on injured reserve, though, so the rating stays at five. The profile is useful depth if he returns healthy, not someone to count on as a fixed defensive starter.

Strengths: He runs well, has good tackling volume on his résumé and brings experience on special teams. Fields has shown he can make a coverage play or finish a turnover when an opportunity appears.

Weaknesses: He is light for a linebacker and can be covered up by bigger blockers. Current injured-reserve status and a limited NFL starting sample mean he must re-earn both availability and a meaningful defensive role.