The Cleveland Browns were known a year ago to elevate players from their practice squad to play special teams. They even had some linebackers like Reggie Ragland and Jermaine Carter playing valuable snaps on defense after injuries in the room off of the practice squad. However, as they get the opportunity to elevate two players against the Cincinnati Bengals tomorrow, the Browns are opting just to play guys off of their 53-man roster (according to The OBR’s Brad Stainbrook).
This is not overly surprising as a ton of their special teams contributors are on special teams. However, with no pure backup guard on the roster, it is a bit surprising to see Michael Dunn stay off the gameday roster.
With an opportunity to make a Week 1 statement, the Browns will look to win their first Week 1 home opener in quite some time. Can the Browns get the job done after a stellar offseason? We are less than 24 hours from knowing.