Thursday’s Browns practice saw the reigning AFC Defensive Player of the Month sitting out with a minor ankle injury. Myles Garrett continues to nurse an ankle he “tweaked” during the win over the Bengals in Week 7.
Garrett sat out for a second consecutive practice, a decision head coach Kevin Stefanski once again deemed precautionary and nothing more. The steady rain and sloppy field conditions at the practice facility played a role in the decision.
“(Garrett’s) not going to practice today. We’re outside, so just want to be cautious,” Stefanski said before Thursday’s practice. “He’ll get some work done inside.”
Also sitting out the practice session:
- TE Austin Hooper (appendectomy)
- RG Wyatt Teller (calf)
- LB Jacob Phillips (knee)
Teller’s availability for Sunday’s game against the Raiders appears quite doubtful. He has not practiced since being labeled “week to week” by Stefanski following his calf injury in Week 5. With the Browns hitting the by week after Sunday’s game, it would be surprising to see Teller rushed back.
Center JC Tretter returned to practice after missing Wednesday’s session with a knee injury.