The Cleveland Browns will be far from healthy going into Thursday Night Football but they will get one player back. As reported this morning, wide receiver Jarvis Landry will be activated from the injured reserve for tonight’s game against the Denver Broncos.
Landry has been out since hurting his knee against the Houston Texans in Week 2. He was hurt after catching a short pass from Baker Mayfield and later placed on the injured reserve. Based on injured reserve rules, Landry was forced to miss at least three games.
The Browns designated Landry for return prior to Week 6’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers but did not activate him in time for the game. Based on his status on the injured reserve list, Cleveland did not report on his practice participation throughout the week.
The games missed this season were the first games Landry has missed due to injury in his NFL career. Last year, he missed a game due to COVID-19 close contact rules.
With running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt out, Landry’s return could be helpful in the quick passing game for Case Keenum, who is starting in place of the injured Baker Mayfield. Odell Beckham Jr. is still questionable for the game which could add to Landry’s workload as he returns this week.