Tag: Cleveland Browns injury update

Browns Injury Update: Ethan Pocic out ‘weeks’ as Hjalte Froholdt to remain starter at center

The Browns will be without their breakout center Ethan Pocic for “weeks.” Hjalte Froholdt will continue to get starting reps in his place.

After leaving the game on the opening drive in the loss to the Buffalo Bills, starting center Ethan Pocic is now set to miss “weeks” according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. After filling in for Pocic yesterday, backup interior offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt will continue to start in his absence.

Playing out a one-year deal, and doing so at such a high level, Pocic has been a shocking breakout performer for the Browns this season. Potentially looking a massive pay increase in the face this offseason, Pocic looks to return to full health and get back on the field as soon as possible.

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CB Greg Newsome downgraded to OUT vs. Bills with concussion

After sustaining a concussion in practice on Friday, cornerback Greg Newsome has been downgraded to out against the Bills.

A late injury has struck the Cleveland Browns as cornerback Greg Newsome suffered a concussion during practice on Friday. He was listed as questionable but has since been officially ruled out as the Browns travel to Detroit to take on the Buffalo Bills.

Taking on the potent Bills passing attack in a venue that is weather-controlled after the snowstorm in Buffalo, the Browns will be out a prime defensive player. Expect A.J. Green to step into the role Newsome usually takes hold of in the nickel in this game. As the Bills are just as injured, the Browns look to advance to 4-6 on the season.

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David Njoku returns to practice after missing 2 games

After missing the last two games for the Browns, tight end David Njoku has returned to practice with the Bills up next.

After missing the last two games against the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins, the Cleveland Browns saw the return of tight end David Njoku to practice today. Resting his ankle for three weeks now including the bye, getting their breakout tight end back on the field in time for the snowy affair against Buffalo Bills would be a massive deal.

Njoku was on pace for 1,000 yards receiving before spraining his ankle against the Baltimore Ravens. Getting one of the bigger mismatch nightmares around the league back (and one of the better blocking tight ends) will also allow linebackers and safeties to think for an extra second. This should help jumpstart the run game after struggling against the Dolphins as well.

This is just a practice, but Njoku seems to be trending toward playing against the Bills.

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Browns still unsure on David Njoku: ‘We’ll see today what he looks like’

The status for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins is still uncertain for tight end David Njoku: ‘I know he’s hopeful.’

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku exited late in the loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He was at first listed as week-to-week, then quickly reevaluated to day-to-day. Njoku sat out in the win against the Cincinnati Bengals before entering the bye week. The Browns, however, are still unsure about his status for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, but he will test out his ankle today.

Speaking to the media, tight ends coach TC McCartney stated, “We’ll see today what he looks like. I know he’s hopeful… The next few hours, we want to see.”

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Browns place OL Joe Haeg on Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns have placed offensive lineman Joe Haeg on Injured Reserve with a lingering concussion.

The Cleveland Browns signed offensive lineman Joe Haeg to a two-year deal this offseason to be their swing tackle of the future. He has not been active this season on gameday as the Browns continue to have the depth to hold their own at offensive line. However, he has been battling concussions this season, and now today the Browns placed him on Injured Reserve.

Haeg becomes the second Brown this week to hit IR as linebacker Jacob Phillips is also likely out for the season with a pectoral injury. This leaves the Browns with two open roster spots to fill.

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Browns rule out David Njoku, Wyatt Teller, Denzel Ward vs. Bengals

The Browns have ruled out four players vs. the Bengals, including David Njoku, Denzel Ward, and Wyatt Teller

The Cleveland Browns have ruled out four players for their Monday night matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Of those four include three starters in tight end David Njoku, guard Wyatt Teller, and cornerback Denzel Ward. Additionally, they have listed four players as questionable for their Week 8 primetime affair.

Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (who did not practice today), cornerbacks Greg Newsome II and Greedy Williams, and tight end Pharaoh Brown have all been given the questionable designation. This is the third game Ward has missed with a concussion, the second game Teller has missed with a calf, and the first game Njoku will miss.

Heading into their bye week after this game, the Browns will have a week to rest up.

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David Njoku on high ankle sprain: ‘feeling better every day’

After suffering a high ankle sprain on Sunday, tight end David Njoku is staying positive about a potential quick return.

The Cleveland Browns were dealt a heavy blow this past Sunday in their loss to the Baltimore Ravens as tight end David Njoku went down with a high ankle sprain. Their second-leading receiver on the season was ruled out for 2-to-5 weeks earlier this week. Njoku, however, seems to think he may return to the field sooner rather than later.

Njoku was asked about a potential timeline on his return, and while he did not give an exact date, he remained optimistic about a quick turnaround from his ankle injury:

“We’ll see, it’s feeling better every day, so hopefully we can keep progressing.”

It remains highly unlikely he plays Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, but the Browns get a good bit of luck to head into their bye week after this game. This gives Njoku essentially a third week to heal up. There could be a real chance he returns to the field against the Miami Dolphins after the bye week.

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Browns place LB Jacob Phillips on Injured Reserve after pectoral injury

The Browns have officially placed linebacker Jacob Phillips on Injured Reserve after injuring his pectoral

After injuring his pectoral against the Baltimore Ravens, the Cleveland Browns have placed linebacker Jacob Phillips on Injured Reserve. Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated this week that Phillips is “likely” out for the season. The Browns have not made a subsequent move and now have an open spot on their 53-man roster.

This also means Deion Jones will need to take over full-time in the middle of the Cleveland defense after rotating in with Phillips a week ago. This is the third time in three seasons that Phillips has spent time on the IR. Needless to say, the Browns will be back in the linebacker market this offseason.

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Concussion history gives plenty of reason for concern about Denzel Ward

Denzel Ward’s history of concussions leaves the Browns with room to panic

After sustaining a concussion against the Los Angeles Chargers, cornerback Denzel Ward has since missed the next two games for the Cleveland Browns. Working through the concussion protocol, Ward was sidelined against the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens. Most concerning, however: Ward remains in the protocol.

After the scare of Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, it is understandable for the NFL to press teams to be definitively certain before clearing a player. However, even Tagovailoa was not in the protocol as long as Ward has been.

To add to the panic surrounding Ward and his concussion, this is the third one of his young NFL career. This does not take into account any concussions he might have sustained while at Ohio State or while in high school.

This is just Ward’s fifth season in the NFL, and three concussions in less than five years have to give anyone great pause. There is a reason for the Browns to be concerned, there is a reason for Ward to be concerned and even contemplate his career moving forward.

Head injuries are no joke. While wishing Ward a speedy recovery and a healthy return to the field, the 25-year-old must also consider his long-term well-being.

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Browns TE David Njoku out 2-5 weeks with high ankle sprain

The breakout campaign of Browns tight end David Njoku has been put on hold as he will be sidelined for 2-5 weeks.

The breakout campaign of tight end David Njoku will have to be put on hold as he will be sidelined for the next 2-to-5 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The second-leading receiver for the Cleveland Browns, Njoku has been a consistent force for the team after inking a massive extension this past offseason.

Leaving the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Njoku was seen leaving on crutches and in a boot. All things considered, this is good news for both the Browns and Njoku. Njoku is currently on pace for 82 catches and over 1,000 yards receiving for the Browns this season. That 17-game pace will now be slowed up significantly as Njoku has been playing at a legitimate All-Pro level in 2022.

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