Based on their injury report for Week 14, the Browns seem to be improving in terms of health for once. Most remarkably, Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward made a modest recovery from his shoulder injury on the practice field.
It’s a positive indication for the Browns, who are coming off consecutive losses in which Denver and Los Angeles both took advantage of their best corner’s absence.
Of course, the biggest unknown for Cleveland ahead of a crucial late-season game against the Jaguars is the identity of the starting quarterback. Joe Flacco appeared to have performed well enough to be given another chance to lead the attack.
However, in his consecutive starts against the Steelers and Broncos, youngster Dorian Thompson-Robinson has shown some consistent growth, which head coach Kevin Stefanski and the team brass have also seen.
For the time being, DTR is still following the concussion protocol and practicing infrequently, which might make Stefanski’s choice easier. Along with Thompson-Robinson, Amari Cooper, the team’s best wide receiver, is also awaiting developments from the offense. Stefanski gave off the impression that he will be able to clear in time for Sunday.
Wednesday
Joel Bitonio, G: Not linked to injury (rest), knee – DNP
T, Geron Christian: Complete Finder
Amari Cooper, WR: Not connected to injury (rest), ribs – DNP
DE Myles Garrett: shoulder-DNP, not connected to injury (rest)
WR, Marquise Goodwin: Limited Concussion
C, Nick Harris: Limited in the knee
DT, Shelby Harris: Limited Use of Knee
RB, Kareem Hunt: DNP – Groin
Maurice Hurst, DT: Groin-DNP
Cameron Mitchell, CB: Limited Hamstring
Knee – DNP; TE, David Njoku: Not connected to injury (rest)
DE, Ogbo Okoronkwo: Restricted Foot, Groin
G, Wyatt Teller: Restricted Calf
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Limited Concussion
S, Juan Thornhill: DNP – Calf
Denzel Ward, CB: Limited Shoulder
Thursday
G Joel Bitonio: Knee limited, not connected to injury (rest)
T, Geron Christian: Complete Finder
Amari Cooper, WR: Not connected to injury (rest), ribs – DNP
DE Myles Garrett: Shoulder – Full; not injury related (rest)
WR, Marquise Goodwin: Limited Concussion
C, Nick Harris: Limited in the knee
DT, Shelby Harris: Achilles – Full
RB, Kareem Hunt: Groin – Limited
DT, Maurice Hurst: Groin – Limited
CB, Cameron Mitchell: Hamstring – Limited
TE, David Njoku: Not injury related (rest), Knee – DNP
DE, Ogbo Okoronkwo: Foot, Groin – Limited
G, Wyatt Teller: Calf – Limited
QB, Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Concussion – Limited
S, Juan Thornhill: Calf – DNP
CB, Denzel Ward: Shoulder – Limited
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