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Browns FB Giovanni Ricci suffers knee injury vs. Vikings

Cleveland Browns tight end Giovanni Ricci exited the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings with a knee injury

Cleveland Browns tight end Giovanni Ricci exited the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings with a knee injury. Ricci suffered the injury during the two-minute drill after catching a pass for a first down. Ricci limped to the sideline to see the medical trainers. The savvy veteran move saved the Browns from using a timeout. Ricci was ruled out at halftime.

The Browns signed Ricci during the offseason to serve as the team’s H-Back. Ricci played very well before suffering the injury. Ricci, a converted fullback, looked very natural as a pass catcher. Ricci recorded 32 yards on 4 catches during the first half. 

Ricci is competing for a roster spot in a crowded Browns’ tight end room this season. The tight end room is uncharacteristically weak this season. The Browns require a lot from their tight ends. The team’s best option inside the room might come from assistant coach Mike Vrabel who has embedded himself in the group coached by Tommy Rees.

Browns lose two more offensive tackles to injury vs. Vikings

Cleveland Browns offensive tackles Germain Ifedi and Hakeem Adiniji have been ruled out of the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings

Cleveland Browns lost two offensive tackles during a Minnesota Vikings’ interception return. Offensive tackles Hakeem Adeniji and Germain Ifedi exited the preseason game at the start of the third quarter. This came after they already lost James Hudson III to injury earlier in the game.

Adeniji suffered the injury while chasing a Vikings cornerback during an interception. Adeniji slipped near the sideline, but he walked to the locker room with the assistance of trainers. Adeniji replaced an injured James Hudson III earlier in the quarter.

Adeniji has been ruled out with a knee injury.

Ifedi was seen walking to the locker room with trainers after the play. Ifedi suffered a hand injury and he is ruled out for the game.

The Browns signed veterans Ifedi and Adeniji in the offseason to bolster their offensive tackle depth. The Browns entered the game without starting tackles Jedrick Wills Jr., and Jack Conklin. Both tackles are on the PUP list, but they’re expected to be elevated to the roster soon. The Browns need all the help they can get at the position after this slew of injuries has momentarily wiped out the team’s depth.

Browns lose yet another offensive tackle to injury vs. Vikings

Cleveland Browns’ backup tackle James Hudson III limped during the first half of the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Cleveland Browns backup tackle James Hudson III limped off the field during the first half of the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. The tackle injured his ankle during the two-minute warning. Hudson was escorted into the locker room before halftime. 

Hudson started the game at right tackle for the Browns’ before switching to the left side during the second quarter. The Browns want to play the 2021 fourth-round pick as often as possible. Hudson switched to the offensive line during his sophomore college season and is still a raw player. Hudson has played well for a backup right tackle but looks out of place on the left side of the line. The Browns hope Hudson develops into a swing tackle that can play on either side.

The Browns have spent a lot of resources building up the backup tackle spots. Hakeem Adeniji, an offseason addition, replaced Hudson as left tackle. Hopefully, Hudson is not seriously injured and he can play out the offseason to the best of his abilities.

He has an ankle injury.

Browns S Vincent Gray questionable to return with groin injury

The Cleveland Browns safety Vincent Gray left the game against the Green Bay Packers with a groin injury.

The Cleveland Browns safety Vincent Gray left the game against the Green Bay Packers with a groin injury. Gray was seen heading into the locker room with the trainers.

Grey was a late addition to the Browns last season. The safety from the University of Michigan signed with the Browns’ practice squad in November. He played in the team’s regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. He finished the game with 5 tackles and multiple pass breakups. Gray is battling for a spot on the 53-man roster.

The NFL season is always described as a war of attrition and the first half of the Packers’ game has served as a stark reminder that cliches are true for a reason. During the first half, the Browns lost safety Ronnie Hickman Jr., Luke Wypler, and David Bell. Hopefully, Gray will be able to return during the second half. The Browns trail the Packers 17-3 at the halftime mark.

Browns C Luke Wypler carted off vs. Packers with severe ankle injury

Cleveland Browns center Luke Wypler exits Green Bay Packers game with a severe ankle injury.

Cleveland Browns backup center Luke Wypler exited the game against the Green Bay Packers with a severe leg injury. Wypler was carted off the field during the second quarter of the game. Wypler suffered the injury after multiple players rolled into the back of his leg while he was engaged in a block.

The Browns medical staff immediately put an air cast on Wypler’s leg as they loaded him onto the medical cart. Wypler was visibly shaken and his teammates on the offensive line were comforting him before they drove him off the field.

Wypler’s injury will throw the Browns’ offensive line room into disarray. After a successful rookie season, Wypler was penciled in as the backup center and the sixth offensive lineman in heavy personnel groupings.

The Browns must find a replacement for the promising player before the season starts. The team was already looking for centers after losing third-team center Brian Allen to IR with a calf injury.

David Bell leaves Browns vs. Packers with quad injury; questionable to return

Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell exited the game against the Green Bay Packers with a quad injury. He is questionable to return.

Cleveland Browns receiver David Bell suffered a quad injury in the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. The second-year receiver was seen heading into the locker room with trainers during the second quarter.

It’s unclear when Bell suffered the injury, but it likely occurred when Bell was dragged to the ground after a 15-yard reception. The play was called back for offensive pass interference during a mesh route.

Hopefully, Bell isn’t seriously injured. The receiver is fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster in a deep receiver room. Bell has proven that he can make plays in the NFL. He is a smart, savvy route runner who can get open on important downs. He needs to build upon that consistency to make the roster in Cleveland.

The Cleveland Browns are trailing the Green Bay Packers 3-7 during the second quarter. The Browns need to find more offensive firepower within their second and third units.

Browns S Ronnie Hickman Jr. exits Packers game with back injury

Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. exited the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers with a back injury.

Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. exited the game against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter with a hamstring injury.

The second-year safety suffered the injury while covering Packers’ receiver Dontayvion Wicks. Wicks burned Hickman on a slot fade route for a 65-yard touchdown. Hickman was grabbing at his hamstring while failing to track down Wicks. Hickman immediately met with trainers on the sideline before entering the blue medical tent.

Hickman is a former undrafted free agent who was a surprising addition to the team last season. Hickman is trying to make the team for the second straight year. He has the inside track to the roster spot in an incredibly talented safety room. Hickman started the game against the Packers which shows the coaches have great faith in him.

Hickman is questionable to return with a back injury. The Browns are battling against the Packers to start the preseason. Hopefully, the talented young safety can help the Browns later in the game.

Browns RB D’Onta Foreman suffers neck injury in practice and flown to hospital

D’Onta Foreman suffered a neck injury while practicing for the new kickoff and was helivaced to the closet hospital. Foreman has movements in all his extremities.

D’Onta Foreman, the new Cleveland Browns running back, suffered a neck injury during practice on Thursday, August 1. Foreman was immobilized and was taken by helicopter to the closest hospital in Roanoke, Virginia for medical evaluation. The team announced, “Foreman had movement in all his extremities. Updates will be provided as more information is received.” 

Foreman was injured while practicing the new kickoff changes. The veteran took a hit to the head and complained of neck pains. Teams cannot be too careful when players suffer head and neck injuries. Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported the Browns believe this to be precautionary. 

Ideally, Foreman isn’t too badly banged up. He is a talented back with a rare size, strength, and speed blend. The Browns could use his skill to compensate for Nick Chubb, who will likely be out at the start of the season, or Kareem Hunt, as the short-yardage back. 

The Browns have a talented group of running backs this season. The Browns brought back Jerome Ford, Pierre Strong Jr., John Kelly Jr., and Nick Chubb while bringing in veteran backs Nyheim Hines and Foreman. Hopefully, Foreman can join the group at practice in no time.

Browns Injury Alert: DE Za’Darius Smith leaves in final seconds of win vs. Bears

Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith exited the Bears game in the final seconds with an undisclosed injury.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith exited the win in the final moments against the Chicago Bears. Smith was injured when he collided with Myles Garrett on a stunt in the game’s closing seconds. Smith was blindsided and stayed on the field for quite a while before being moved to the medical tent. His injury wasn’t disclosed in the immediate aftermath of the game.

The Browns cannot afford to lose Za’Darius Smith for multiple games. The team has lost over 15 players to injured reserve. Last week multiple Browns’ defenders went on injured reserve including starter Grant Delpit, and fellow defensive linemen Ogbo Okoronkwo, and Maurice Hurst II. The Browns are about to make a playoff run and the health of the remaining players is paramount for any future success.

The Browns remained relatively healthy in their win against the Chicago Bears. Joel Bitonio left during the drive of the game with a back injury. Bitonio’s injury was described as back tightness on the broadcast and does not sound too dreadful. Smith was the only other starter to suffer an injury.

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Browns Injury Alert: OG Joel Bitonio leaves game with back injury vs. Bears

Cleveland Browns LG Joel Bitonio suffered a back injury against the Chicago Bears. He is questionable to return.

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio left the game with a back injury as they battle the Chicago Bears. Bitonio was slow getting up after a play in the first quarter. He was eventually limped off the field with the help of trainers. Bitonio was seen walking on the sidelines shortly after the injury by the TV broadcast. He is questionable to return.

Veteran guard Michael Dunn replaced Bitonio for the rest of the offensive drive. Dunn has played for the Browns since 2020 serving as the primary backup behind the two guard positions. He has a lot of experience in Cleveland and has been a serviceable replacement in the past.

The Browns cannot afford to lose Bitonio for an extended period. Bitonio is the longest-tenured Browns player and one of the leaders of the offense. The Browns have been bit hard by the injury bug across the entire time. The team has lost over 16 players this season to IR. With Bitonio’s injury right guard, Wyatt Teller is currently the only healthy starter on the Week 1 offensive line. The Browns need to get healthy as they prepare for the playoffs.

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