Browns' Martin Emerson: Good to go against Bengals
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Emerson (concussion/back) is active for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
Emerson entered concussion protocols following the Browns' Week 15 loss to the Chiefs, and he was also limited in practice this past week due to a back injury. He's managed to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols and has overcome his back issue, and he will suit up in Sunday's AFC North clash. Emerson has registered 23 tackles (19 solo) in the Bengals' five games since the Week 10 bye.
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Browns' Martin Emerson: Dealing with back injury
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Emerson, who was previously deemed questionable for Sunday's Week 16 game against Cincinnati due to a concussion, also has a back issue, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Emerson suffered a concussion last Sunday versus the Chiefs, and he hasn't yet cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. His status for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals is now further complicated by a back issue. If Emerson ends up not being able to play against Cincinnati, Mike Ford would likely start at cornerback.
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Browns' Myles Garrett: Sends message to organization
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Garrett sent a message to the Cleveland organization Friday that he does not want to endure another rebuild, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reports. "I'm not trying to rebuild. I'm trying to win right now," Garrett said. "I want that to be apparent when the season's over and we have those discussions."
Garrett is under team control for two seasons beyond the current one and has already been through one rebuild, which included his rookie season in 2017, when the Browns went 0-16. The star defensive lineman added that he wants to stay loyal to a team that has stuck by him, but Garrett, who turns 29 next weekend, is very much in "win now" mode. He cited the club's plans at quarterback as a major issue. Considering a failed gamble on Deshaun Watson, the uncertain status of running back Nick Chubb (foot), and a 3-11 record during a season that was supposed to include the postseason, the organization is need of a major roster makeover.
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Browns' Myles Garrett: Past back issue
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Garrett (back) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Garrett popped up on the Browns' injury report Thursday as a non-participant in practice due to a back issue. However, he returned to full practice Friday, appearing to have moved past the injury in time to play in Sunday's divisional matchup. Expect Garrett to cause problems for the Bengals' offensive line in Week 16.
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Browns' Martin Emerson: Questionable vs. Bengals
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Emerson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's outing against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Emerson is officially questionable for Cleveland's Week 16 matchup in Cincinnati. The third-year cornerback is in the concussion protocol after leaving last weekend's matchup against Kansas City. If he can't get cleared in time, backup Mike Ford will likely get the start versus the Bengals.
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Browns' Shelby Harris: Out vs. Bengals
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Harris (elbow) is out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Harris will miss his first full game of the year after leaving last weekend's matchup against the Chiefs with an elbow injury. The veteran defensive tackle's absence should open up more playing time for Jowon Briggs and Mike Hall as it did in Week 15. Harris' next shot to see the field will be Week 17 versus Miami.
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Browns' Myles Garrett: Dealing with back injury
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Garrett (back) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The back injury appears to be a new one for Garrett, as he wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report. The veteran pass rusher has worked through various injuries all season, and his practice participation Friday will indicate his status heading into Sunday's AFC North clash against the Bengals. Garrett has logged 4.0 sacks over the Browns' last five games since the Week 10 bye.
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Browns' Shelby Harris: Still tending to elbow injury
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Harris (elbow) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
Harris was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Chiefs early by an elbow injury, and now his status for Week 16 is up in the air. He'll likely have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday at Cincinnati.
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Browns' Martin Emerson: Concussion confirmed
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Emerson (concussion) is not in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Emerson is officially in the concussion protocol after having been forced out of Cleveland's loss to the Chiefs due to what was initially called a head injury. If he's unable to gain full clearance in time for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, backup Mike Ford will face an opportunity to handle an expanded role on defense.
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Logs nine tackles vs. Chiefs
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Delpit finished Sunday's 21-7 loss to Kansas City with nine tackles (four solo).
Delpit and Jordan Hicks were the co-leading tackles for the Browns on Sunday. Delpit is now up to 93 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games, and the 2020 second-round pick is closing in on the second 100-tackle campaign of his four-year NFL career. His next opportunity to reach that century milestone will be against the Bengals on Sunday.
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Browns' Jordan Hicks: Nine tackles against Kansas City
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Hicks recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defense during Sunday's 21-7 loss to the Chiefs.
Hicks co-led the Browns in tackling Sunday alongside Grant Delpit. Hicks has played at least 60 defensive snaps in three of his last four outings and over the five regular-season games since the Browns' Week 10 bye, he's accumulated 38 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses.
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Browns' Shelby Harris: Exits with injury Sunday
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Harris is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to an elbow injury, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Harris logged two tackles before exiting Sunday's action. The 33-year-old totaled 35 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, across 13 appearances coming into this game against Kansas City. In Harris' absence, Jowon Briggs and Mike Hall will be the next men up at defensive tackle.
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Browns' Martin Emerson: Downgraded to out Sunday
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Emerson (head) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
The cornerback was evaluated for a head injury after leaving the field. Emerson made one tackle before exiting. Mike Ford is his backup.
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Browns' Martin Emerson: Might have head injury
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Emerson is being examined for a possible head injury after exiting Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The cornerback recorded one tackle before leaving the contest. Emerson has 67 tackles (53 solo), five passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery on the year. Mike Ford is his backup.
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Browns' Myles Harden: Officially comes off IR
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The Browns activated Harden (shin) off injured reserve Saturday, and he does not have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Chiefs, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Harden hasn't yet played this season, and he had been on IR since Week 2. The rookie cornerback could provide useful depth in the secondary for Cleveland on Sunday, as Greg Newsome (hamstring) landed on injured reserve this week and Tony Brown hasn't been activated since being placed on IR due to a foot injury in late October.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Clear for return Sunday
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Hall (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 15 contest against Kansas City, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Updating a previous report. Hall is no longer questionable for Sunday's game after being activated off injured reserve Saturday. The rookie defensive lineman is set to return from a four-game absence and will likely serve in a rotational on defense while also contributing on special teams.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Comes off IR
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The Browns activated Hall (knee) off injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Hall landed on IR due to a knee injury Nov. 16 and has since missed the required four games. He remains questionable for Sunday's Week 15 matchup against Kansas City but seems likely to play given his activation and an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week. If Hall does play Sunday, he would likely serve in the same rotational role he was holding down prior to his injury.
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Browns' Mike Ford: No injury designation for Week 15
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Ford (concussion) is clear to play Sunday against Kansas City, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Ford suffered a concussion Sunday against the Steelers, but he was able to log a full practice Friday and appears to have cleared the NFL's protocol for head injuries. The veteran cornerback will likely assume his usual role on special teams Sunday. Ford has logged just 10 defensive snaps as opposed to 256 snaps on special teams through 13 games this season.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Could return Sunday
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Hall (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Hall must still be activated to Cleveland's active roster in order to play Sunday; however, he appears to be trending toward suiting up after upgrading to a full practice session Friday. If the rookie defensive tackle is sidelined for the fifth consecutive game in Week 15, expect Jowon Briggs to serve as the Browns' top backup interior defensive lineman.
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Browns' Myles Harden: Will come off IR
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Harden (shin) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Harden, who hasn't played since Week 1, was designated to return Nov. 27. He's still in the 21-day window, but with Greg Newsome (hamstring) placed on injured reserve this week, there's a need for additional bodies in the secondary. Cameron Mitchell will start in place of Newsome, while Harden provides depth.
