Pocic (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Pocic suffered a knee injury in the Browns' preseason finale against the Rams. He opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he was able to work without restrictions Thursday and is on track to start at center in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Bengals. Pocic has started at center for Cleveland in 44 regular-season games over the last three years.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Expected to be ready for Week 1
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Pocic (knee) practiced Monday and appears to be in line to play Week 1 against Cincinnati, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.
Pocic hurt his knee in the Browns' preseason finale against the Rams, and he wore a knee brace during practice Monday. However, head coach Kevin Stefanski seemed optimistic when asked about Pocic's status for Week 1, saying, "Yeah, he looks good. He's rehabbed very hard, so he looks good."
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Won't return Saturday
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Pocic has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's preseason game against the Rams due to a knee injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Pocic appeared to suffer an injury to his left knee during the Browns' second offensive drive of the first quarter. He was able to walk off the field under his own power and went to the locker room after being checked on by trainers on the sidelines, and he'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. Luke Wypler has taken over at center following Pocic's exit.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Returning to action
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Pocic (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Pocic sat out Week 6 with the knee injury, but after finishing the week with a pair of limited practices, he'll officially gain clearance to resume his role as the starting center. His return bolsters the Cleveland offensive line, with Nick Chubb (knee) returning to the backfield this week.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Missing Week 6
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Pocic (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Pocic didn't practice either Wednesday or Thursday after sustaining a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders, so missing Sunday's contest comes as no surprise. Expect Nick Harris to serve as Cleveland's top center in Pocic's stead.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Nursing knee injury
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Pocic injured his knee during Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Pocic was helped off the field early in the fourth quarter after sustaining a knee injury. He'll undergo imaging, which will help determine the severity of the injury. If Pocic is unable to suit up against the Eagles in Week 6, Nick Harris would be the next man up at center.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Returns to action
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Pocic (ankle) returned to Sunday's contest versus the Raiders, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Pocic exited the game in the first half with an ankle injury, but he was ultimately able to return to action. He's back in his role as Cleveland's starting center.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Questionable to return Sunday
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Pocic suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Raiders and is questionable to return, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Pocic has gone to the locker room after being checked out by trainers in the blue medical tent. Nick Harris will take over at center for as long as Pocic is sidelined, per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Will not return
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Pocic (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Pocic suffered a stinger in the first half, which has left him unable to return to the game. In his absence, Nick Harris will continue filling in at center.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Active against San Francisco
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Pocic (knee) is active Week 6 against the 49ers.
Pocic has been tending to a variety of ailments, including knee, chest and foot issues. That led to the veteran lineman practicing in a limited capacity each day this week, but he'll ultimately suit up and resume his role as Cleveland's starting center.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Questionable Sunday
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Pocic is listed as questionable with knee, foot and chest injuries ahead of Sunday's game against San Francisco, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Pocic was a limited participant in practice all week after suffering a knee injury (among other issues) during Cleveland's Week 4 loss to the Ravens. If the 28-year-old is unable to go this Sunday, expect Nick Harris to start at center for the Browns.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Leaves with injury
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Pocic (chest) has exited Sunday's game against the Ravens early, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Pocic suffered the injury in the second quarter and will try to return. However, for now, Nick Harris has taken over at center for the Browns.
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Browns' Ethan Pocic: Sticking around in Cleveland
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The Browns re-signed Pocic to a three-year contract Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Pocic joined the Browns from Seattle prior to the start of the 2022 campaign and eventually took over as the team's starting center after Nick Harris suffered a season-ending knee injury during Cleveland's preseason opener. The 27-year-old is now in line to remain with the Browns through the next three seasons, and he'll compete to maintain his starting spot in the middle of the offensive line.
