Hooper (appendix) returned to practice Wednesday, putting him on track to play when the Browns returned to action Week 10 against Houston, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that he expects Hooper to suit up in Cleveland's next game, and with a week and a half to get back up to speed, the tight end looks well on his way to being ready to go. Hooper's return to the lineup will likely result in fewer tight-end snaps and targets available for Harrison Bryant and David Njoku.