3 Crazy Josh Cribbs Highlights to Celebrate Him Being Inducted in Browns Class of Legends

The Cleveland Browns announced on Thursday that they will induct former wide receiver Josh Cribbs into their Legends Program. The organization will honor the three-time Pro Bowler during a halftime ceremony in Week 3 of the 2020 season when it welcomes the Washington Redskins to FirstEnergy Stadium.

When you think of former NFL players that you could watch highlights of on YouTube for hours straight, Cribbs is absolutely one of them. It's almost impossible to fathom, but the Kent State product owns a whopping 11 team return records.

To celebrate Cribb's rightful induction, it's only fitting that we take a look back at some of his greatest highlights in a Browns uniform.

3. Punt Return TD vs 49ers in 2007

Most of the action in this return transpired in the first few seconds, and boy, was it downright electrifying. The fact that Cribbs had the awareness to know that a 49ers defender was getting ready to lay him out is just ridiculous. The initial juke move and cut up field is the stuff of legends. From there, Cribbs turned on the jets and, like dozens of other NFL teams, left San Francisco's coverage unit in his wake.

2. Record-Breaking Return vs Chiefs in 2009

Seriously, how many players did Cribbs make miss on this return? It looked like he was dead to rights at the 40-yard line. We're not sure if it was a testament to his all-time great return skills or the result of poor tackling. Maybe it was a little of both, but who cares? At the end of this mind-blowing highlight, the Browns star broke the NFL record of most kickoff returns for touchdowns. Later in the game, Cribbs extended the record by returning another kick for a score. He now owns a share of that record (8) with Leon Washington.

1. 2007 Deception Return Against the Steelers

We didn't think twice about giving Cribbs' iconic "Immaculate Deception" return against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007 the No. 1 spot. After misplaying the kickoff, the Browns speedster picked up the pigskin at the last second to catch to throw incoming defenders off guard, and boy, was it a brilliant idea. Cribbs showcased impeccable balance and shiftiness to elude Pittsburgh's coverage team. If this isn't one of your favorite returns of all time, well, we honestly don't know what to tell you.