Garrett (hip) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus the Steelers, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Garrett was limited at practice Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session entirely with a hip injury, but he's on track to play in Week 12 anyway. He's currently on pace for his seventh consecutive season with double-digit sacks, and Pittsburgh's offensive line has shown some vulnerability in pass protection this year.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Suiting up vs. Steelers
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Ward (ribs, ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ward played through the rib and ankle injuries he suffered in Week 11 at New Orleans, and now it looks like he'll be good to go again for Week 12. He could be assigned to shadow alpha wideout George Pickens on Thursday.
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Browns' Greg Newsome: Will play Thursday
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Newsome (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus the Steelers, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Newsome was limited by a shoulder injury in Cleveland's contest at New Orleans in Week 11, but he didn't incur any setbacks during the week and will play again Thursday. It is possible that he could still be working on a reduced snap count, though, potentially opening up more opportunities for 2023 fifth-rounder Cameron Mitchell.
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Browns' Myles Garrett: Doesn't practice Tuesday
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Garrett (hip) did not practice Tuesday.
Garrett, however, spoke with the media before practice and suggested he's going to play Thursday night against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Garrett has been battling various injuries all season. Through 10 games, Garrett has 23 tackles (21 solo), including 7.0 sacks, 15 QB hits and a pair of forced fumbles.
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Browns' Mohamoud Diabate: Tallies seven stops in loss
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Diabate recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Despite Jordan Hicks' return in Week 11, Diabate still played 79 percent of the Browns' defensive snaps and finished as Cleveland's third-leading tackler. Diabate has now accumulated 33 total tackles and two passes defended through six appearances this season. His next opportunity to contribute will come in Week 12, when the Browns host the Steelers on Thursday night.
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Browns' Devin Bush: Another solid outing Sunday
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Bush recorded eight total tackles (six solo), including two tackles for loss, in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Bush was one of the few bright spots on the Browns' defense in Sunday's blowout loss, finishing as the team's second-leading tackler. The 2019 first-round pick from Michigan has now played 71-plus percent of the Browns' defensive snaps in consecutive games, recording 16 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional two tackles for loss. He's expected to continue making plays for Cleveland's defense ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Steelers on Thursday night.
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Logs nine stops vs. Saints
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Delpit recorded nine total tackles (three solo) and defended one pass in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Delpit finished first on the Browns in total tackles during Sunday's loss, serving as the team's leading tackler for the second time in their last three games. The LSU product is having one of the most productive seasons of his career, having recorded 62 total tackles and one pass defended through nine appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Juan Thornhill as part of the Browns' top safety duo in Thursday night's matchup against the Steelers.
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Browns' Greg Newsome: Day-to-day with shoulder issue
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Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Newsome is day-to-day due to a shoulder injury, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Newsome didn't play his typical workload in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints, and the injury helps explain why. The Northwestern product will likely be in line for limited practice activity this week before the Browns determine his status for Thursday's game against the Steelers.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Deemed day-to-day
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Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Ward is considered day-to-day after suffering rib and ankle injuries in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Ward returned to the game after suffering the pair of injuries but apparently isn't back to 100 percent. With the Browns hosting the Steelers on Thursday in Week 12, Ward could end up being listed as a limited and/or non-participant on multiple practice reports leading up to game day.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Stands out in loss
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Ward recorded four tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an additional pass defensed in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11.
Ward exited the game with a chest injury during the second quarter but returned to the field following halftime. He was the lone Cleveland defender to experience success against the Saints' Taysom Hill, who rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns, while catching eight of 10 targets for 50 yards. He also threw two passes, one of which picked off by Ward in the first quarter. The cornerback later forced Hill to fumble and recovered the loose ball in the second quarter. The pick was the first of the season for Ward, whose two passes defensed increased his league-leading total among cornerbacks to 16, per Pro Football Focus.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Records sack in loss
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Okoronkwo recorded four tackles, 1.0 sacks and forced a fumble in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11.
This was Cleveland's first game since it traded Za'Darius Smith to Detroit, which made snaps available for depth defensive ends. Okoronkwo and Isaiah McGuire were the names most often discussed as beneficiaries of the trade. The sack was the third of the season for Okoronkwo, who was part of the starting 11 on defense and should continue to see a bump in playing time without Smith around.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Returns to Week 11 game
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Ward (chest) has returned to Sunday's game against New Orleans, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Ward exited in the second quarter and subsequently went to the locker room to be evaluated for a chest injury. However, he's since been able to get back into the game. As such, Ward should continue to log a substantial amount of snaps at cornerback.
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Browns' Michael Hall: Placed on IR with knee injury
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The Browns placed Hall (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Hall suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice, and it's serious enough to warrant a multi-week absence, per Oyefusi. Hall will be forced to sit for at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 15 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 15 the earliest he can return.
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Browns' Michael Hall: Won't play Sunday
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Hall (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hall popped up as a limited participant on Cleveland's injury report Thursday, and he downgraded to a DNP at Friday's practice due to a knee issue. The 2024 second-round pick has recorded just five total tackles across four appearances this season. Expect Maurice Hurst to see additional work as the Browns' only backup interior defensive lineman Sunday.
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Browns' Jordan Hicks: Turns in full practice
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Hicks (elbow/tricep) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hicks missed four of the Browns' five games prior to a Week 10 bye due to the pair of injuries, but his ability to practice Wednesday without restrictions sets the stage for him to return to action Sunday against the Saints. Across five appearances on the season, Hicks has logged 24 tackles (14 solo) and one sack.
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Browns' Jordan Hicks: Expects to return in Week 11
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Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that he expects Hicks (elbow) to return in Week 11, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Hicks has missed four of the Browns' last five games due to injuries, but it now looks like he could come back for their contest at New Orleans. Cleveland's first official practice report of the week Wednesday should provide more insight into his status.
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Bills' Quinton Jefferson: Signs with Buffalo
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The Bills signed Jefferson to a one-year contract Wednesday.
Jefferson was released by Cleveland on Tuesday, but he quickly got another opportunity with a squad he's already familiar with. Back in the 2020-21 season, he posted 23 tackles (14 solo) including 3.5 sacks with Buffalo.
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Lions' Za'Darius Smith: Dealt to Detroit
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The Lions acquired Smith and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the Browns on Tuesday in exchange for 2025 fifth-round draft pick and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Detroit was in the market for pass-rushing help after defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (tibia/fibula) suffered a likely season-ending injury Week 6, and the addition of Smith fills that need. Through his nine games with Cleveland, Smith had notched five sacks among his 23 tackles and had generated a 19.1 percent win rate on his pass rushes, placing him 12th among edge rushers with at least 60 attempts, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Smith should be ready to make his Lions debut this Sunday against the Texans.
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Makes seven stops in Week 9 loss
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Delpit recorded seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's defeat against the Chargers.
Delpit finished second on the Browns in tackles, and he's now recorded at least seven stops in three of his past four contests. The strong safety has 53 tackles through eight games on the campaign, putting him on pace for the second triple-digit tackle season of his career. Delpit has been a stabilizing force in a Browns secondary that has often struggled this season.
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Browns' Khaleke Hudson: Active against Chargers
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Hudson (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Hudson was listed as questionable after being a late-week addition to the injury report. He's good to go for his normal role on special teams for Cleveland.
