Tag: Anthony Walker Jr.

Browns Studs and Duds: Which players had the largest impact in vs. Seahawks?

Amari Cooper, David Njoku and Kareem Hunt were the most impactful players in the game against the Seahawks.

Every Sunday, the Cleveland Browns find novel ways to lose football games. It was no different against the Seattle Seahawks, as the Seahawks intercepted a pass deflected off a helmet. I know soccer is a growing sport in America, but I never expected to see a header in the real version of football. It’s truly incredible how the Browns manage to fail spectacularly in the most pain-inducing way possible.

What makes the situation more pathetic is that the Browns looked like the talented team fans expected after trailing 14-0 to start the game. The defense locked down the Seahawks during the second and third quarters. The offense clawed and fought their way back from the deficit. The team relied on its star players and offensive leaders.

For most of the game, it looked like the Browns could compete with any team in the NFL. It’s important to remember the Seahawks are one of the most talented teams in the NFC and a frontrunner to win the NFC West. Overall, the Browns leave the Emerald City with a loss, falling further behind in the race for the AFC North. Here are the studs and duds in the humiliating defeat in Seattle.

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Browns Injury Report: A flurry of injuries overwhelm Wednesday’s practice with Seahawks next

The Browns enter Week 8 quite banged up…

Sitting at 4-2, the Cleveland Browns are once again looking to shock the world as they will start P.J. Walker at quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle, also sitting at 4-2, enters this matchup as banged up as the Browns, who were without tight end David Njoku, running back Kareem Hunt, and a laundry list of other players on Wednesday.

Dealing with injuries for the past four weeks, however, the Browns have managed to squeak out wins against the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts in back-to-back weeks. They will be looking for similar luck this week as they travel out west for a two-game road trip against the Seahawks this week, then the Arizona Cardinals the week after that.

Here is the full list of players that were either limited in practice or missed practice for the Browns as they prepare for their Week 8 showdown in the Pacific Northwest. With two days of practice left, let’s hope this trends in the right direction.

Watch: Browns’ player podcast interviews GM Andrew Berry

The Cleveland Browns podcast Dawgs Only hosted by Anthony Walker Jr. and Rodney McLeod Jr. interview General Manager Andrew Berry.

The Cleveland Browns released the latest episode of their player-run podcast Dawgs Only. The podcast featured Anthony Walker Jr. and Rodney McLeod Jr. hosting general manager Andrew Berry. The remixed episode let two veteran leaders ask Berry the questions for the change. It’s not every day one gets to interview the boss, but the duo does a great job of getting to know the man behind the desk. The GM was able to tell the story of his football journey.

The 36-year-old GM found enjoyment in roster construction at a young age after competing against his identical twin brother in fantasy-styled sporting games. Berry’s football journey would take him to Harvard to play cornerback before an unsuccessful tryout in the NFL would push him toward a front-office role. Starting as an office grunt, Berry quickly rose through the ranks of the Colts and Eagles organizations. He shared stories about compiling scouting reports for Peyton Manning in Indianapolis. 

Berry spoke a lot about the importance of family in helping him succeed in his career. He made sure to include his former mentor, Howie Roseman, the General Manager of the Eagles, when speaking of family. It’s interesting to hear Berry talk about his close bond with a peer and a professional adversary. 

The hour-long chat isn’t always a deep exploration of Andrew Berry’s character. The group had a lot of fun during the discussion. At one point, McLeod and Walker get Andrew Berry to publicly challenge Myles Garrett to a mini-game played in the facility. Myles Garrett would be the last person I want to challenge in any game. But what do I know? I’m not a Harvard graduate. I do know every Browns fan should check out the podcast.

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Browns lose LB Anthony Walker Jr. and CB Mike Ford vs. 49ers

Anthony Walker Jr. and Mike Ford exit the Browns-49ers game with concussions.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. has been ruled out with a concussion. Walker got injured at the end of the third quarter against the San Fransisco 49ers.  Walker was having an excellent game against the 49ers, as his defense held them to 10 points in the first three quarters. Walker had one tackle in the game. Walker’s leadership will be missed as the Browns and 49ers continue their defensive battle.

Linebackers Sione Takitaki and Jeremiah Owusu-Koromoah will see a larger workload to replace the captain of the defense. Hopefully, Walker will be able to heal quickly and clear the concussion protocol by next week.

Cornerback Mike Ford is being evaluated for a concussion. The special teams ace was also injured during the third quarter. It appears that the Browns are using Greg Newsome II as Ford’s replacement on special teams. Ford plays on every special teams unit. The Browns are suffering a spat of bad luck as they battle against the 49ers. Hopefully, both Mike Ford and Anthony Walker Jr. heal up quickly.

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Watch: Browns players podcast interviews JOK and Ogbo Okoronkwo about NFL Africa and more

The Cleveland Browns released the latest episode of the Dawgs Only podcast. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Ogbonnia Okoronkwo discuss their outreach projects in Africa and fashion with Anthony Walker Jr. and Rodney McLeod Jr.

The Cleveland Browns released the latest episode of their player-run podcast “Dawgs Only.” The podcast featured Anthony Walker Jr. and Rodney McLeod Jr. hosting Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Ogbo Okoronkwo. The podcast does a great job of showcasing who the players are as human beings. Owusu-Koramoah and Okoronkwo share their experiences with NFL Africa, a program created by NFL great Osi Umenyiora to foster the growth of football in Africa.

The two remain close to the continent as Owusu-Koramoah’s extended family lives in Ghana and Okoronkwo’s extended family in Nigeria. The two discuss their cultures, food, and styles, including Owusu-Koramoah’s global south-inspired pregame fits. 

Okoronkwo is no slouch when it comes to fashion. He knows how to throw fits. The Pharrell Williams-inspired artist is quite the dapper Dan. He worked at New York Fashion Week as a photographer for Essence last winter. Okoronkwo is a photographer in his spare time. The defensive end is in New York City during the bye-week for his second gallery show. 

The Dawgs Only podcast does a fantastic job of showing fans the face inside the helmet. Their prior episode included Joe Thomas, Joel Bitonio, and Wyatt Teller. The podcast is a must-listen for any Browns fan. Check out this episode on YouTube. 

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Browns LB Anthony Walker Jr. leaves with arm injury vs. Ravens

Anthony Walker Jr. leaves the Browns-Ravens game with an arm injury

Cleveland Browns starting linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. left the game against the Ravens with an apparent arm injury. The veteran linebacker has been flying all over the field against the Ravens, recording four tackles so far. He joins starting center Ethan Pocic as the other starter to leave during this game.

The Browns will need the linebacker to return to the game. The Ravens have been punishing the Browns all day throughout the ground. The Ravens have over 100 rushing yards through the half. Lamar Jackson has three touchdowns in the first half, two through the ground and one through the air.

If the Browns are to further contain the Ravens’ offense the team will need to prevent big plays from runningbacks and tight ends. That requires strong linebacker play from the team. If Walker Jr. is unable to return to the game, then Tony Fields II will be his replacement in base defense, with Sione Takitaki stepping in for sub-packages.

The Browns have had an injury-ridden game against the Ravens. The team lost the starting quarterback Deshaun Watson after a warmup session during the pregame. The team also lost starting center Ethan Pocic during the second quarter. The Browns have a bye-week following today’s game. That will allow the Browns to regroup and get healthy.

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Browns Injury Report: Two get gameday designations while Za’Darius Smith practices in full

The Browns have released their last injury report of the week, including two gameday designations.

The Cleveland Browns will be looking to bounce back in their Week 3 matchup against the Tennessee Titans in a big way. Coming off of a devastating loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2, including the loss of running back Nick Chubb for the season, the Browns have the opportunity to prove they are all but out of it this season with a big win. And while cornerback Greg Newsome II will be out against the Titans, they did have a handful of key contributors return to practice in full. This includes defensive end Za’Darius Smith.

All in all, only Newsome II and offensive tackle James Hudson III were given gameday designations, as the reserve offensive lineman is listed as questionable. This is good news for a team that has gotten enough injury news through the first two weeks of the season.

Here is the full injury list released by the Browns after Friday’s practice as they prepare to that on the AFC South opponent at home this Sunday.

Browns Injury Report: Greg Newsome II still out with Titans up next

And the Browns have released Thursday’s injury report.

We are nearing closer to a crucial Week 3 matchup for the Cleveland Browns. As they take on the Tennessee Titans on the heels of a rough loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, they will have to do so without their best offensive player in running back Nick Chubb as Kareem Hunt has returned to replace him.

Chubb is not the only starter who might miss this game as well, as starting cornerback Greg Newsome II missed Thursday’s practice as they will have just one more before Sunday’s game at Cleveland Browns Stadium. There is still hope, however, that Newsome will practice on Friday and find himself on the field for the Browns on Sunday. If he cannot go, expect rookie Cameron Mitchell to fill in at the nickel cornerback post.

Overall, however, the Browns are relatively healthy heading into this Week 3 much-needed game. Here is the full list of Thursday’s injury report for the 1-1 Browns.

Jordan Elliott plays a ton, Sione Takitaki gets MIKE reps, and more snap count takeaways from Browns vs. Bengals

What were the biggest takeaways from the snap count totals from Browns vs. Bengals?

The Cleveland Browns are 1-0 for the second straight season after taking down the defending AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 24-3 on Sunday. They now look to get off to a 2-0 start, and a 2-0 start in the division as well, as they are set to take on the banged-up Pittsburgh Steelers on national television on Monday night.

Before we turn the page to Steelers week, however, there is still more to review and analyze from this Week 1 beatdown. There is still all-22 to watch and breakdown, standouts to highlight, and in this article, snap counts to take a deep look at.

Snap counts have since been released for their win over the Bengals, and there are a few things that have caught my eye. Here are four takeaways that stood out from how the Browns used and rotated their personnel during the rainy Sunday affair against their interstate rivals.

Browns peers vote for their 5 captains for 2023 season

The Browns have named their five captains.

As we approach the beginning of the 2023 season, the Cleveland Browns have not only cut their roster down to 53 and signed 15 players to their practice squad, but they have now voted for their team captains for the 2023 season. And yes, quarterback Deshaun Watson was one of the players voted as a captain by his teammates for the 2023 season.

This team will go as far as Watson takes them. The team has not been shy about putting their $230 million quarterback at the forefront of their social media posts or in front of the media.

After overhauling their roster, especially along the defensive line and all of the other weaknesses on the roster, expectations are sky-high in Cleveland. The Browns have no excuses not to get into the playoffs and make a run at an AFC North title.

Here are the five players who will wear the C on their jerseys in 2023 for the Browns.