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Browns Injury Report: Ethan Pocic returns to practice, Juan Thornhill still out with Texans next

The Browns got their starting center and linebacker back to practice on Wednesday.

For once, the Cleveland Browns have met a team as banged up as they are. While the Browns got some starters back to practice in center Ethan Pocic and linebacker Anthony Walker Jr., they still miss safety Juan Thornhill. The silver lining? The Houston Texans have a significantly long injury report as well.

It has already been broken that quarterback C.J. Stroud is still dealing with concussion symptoms and is highly unlikely to play in this Week 16 matchup against the Browns. However, their other top-five pick, Will Anderson Jr., is also still out of practice after missing their last game.

For the Browns, they technically did not practice. Instead, they had a walk-through on Wednesday. They still have to report their Wednesday injury report as if they were going to practice, however. Here is every player that appeared as if they did not practice, or as limited in practice from Wednesday’s walk-through.

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Browns Inactives: Denzel Ward returns, Anthony Walker Jr. OUT vs. Bears

Now 90 minutes from gametime, the Browns have released their inactives against the Bears as Denzel Ward will make his return

Welcome to Week 15 as the Cleveland Browns host the Chicago Bears on a messy, rainy afternoon. It might be gloomy outside, but the Browns get some good news as Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward is set to return to the lineup after missing the last three games with a shoulder injury. Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr., who was listed as questionable, will not play, however.

For a team as beat up as the Browns, placing four significant contributors on Injured Reserve this week alone, getting Ward on the field as Justin Fields and the Bears come to Cleveland Browns Stadium is a massive boost for the defense.

Given those injuries, we will also see the Cleveland Browns’ debut of rookie defensive tackle Siaki Ika, who has been inactive every game this season. Fourth round defensive end Isaiah McGuire will see his second bout of action as well.

With these two rookies off the bench, who is inactive for the Browns today? Here is the list of players who will not dress against the Bears as Cleveland looks to continue to hold their wildcard slot even tighter.

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Browns Injury Report: Handful of starters still missing from practice as Bears near

The Browns are hosting the Bears in just three straight days, but they still have key players like Ethan Pocic and Juan Thornhill absent

The injury list for the Cleveland Browns gets longer by the list. Already sitting with 16 players who have missed significant time this year as the Chicago Bears come to town, they still have a handful of starters who have not practiced this week with two days until gametime as they look to continue to increase their playoff odds. That list includes starting center Ethan Pocic and safety Juan Thornhill.

Thornhill, who was signed to a three-year deal this offseason, has battled a calf injury all season that has caused him to miss three games this season. Pocic suffered a stinger in Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the Browns are still hoping for his return this week. Friday’s practice status will tell us much more about both of these players.

If Thornhill cannot go, the Browns will be scraping the bottom of the barrel at safety as Grant Delpit and Rodney McLeod are both already on Injured Reserve. Undrafted rookie Ronnie Hickman got the start a week ago. With Delpit out, he will start again. If Thornhill cannot go, expect veteran Duron Harmon to start with Hickman fresh off of the practice squad.

In addition to Pocic and Thornhill, here is every player who either missed practice on Thursday or was limited as the Bears quickly approach.

Browns Injury Report: Ethan Pocic, Juan Thornhill among 11 starters not practicing

The Browns need to get as healthy as possible, and fast.

As the Cleveland Browns prepare to take on the Chicago Bears, they are far from healthy as this season has taken its toll on the lineup. With 16 significant contributors who have missed multiple games this season, the Browns were without center Ethan Pocic, safety Juan Thornhill, and nine other starters during Wednesday’s practice.

While a handful of those players sat out with scheduled rest, the Browns are facing an uphill battle the rest of the way out due to the attrition that has struck their roster this season. However, still sitting at 8-5, can head coach Kevin Stefanski muster out two or three more wins down the stretch to lock themselves into a playoff spot?

The first task toward that goal is taking down Justin Fields and the Bears, who will come to Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sunday. Needing to get healthy first, however, here are all of the players who either missed practice or were limited due to an injury on Wednesday.

Browns Injury Alert: C Ethan Pocic leaves Jaguars game with injury

Cleveland Browns starting center Ethan Pocic exited the Jacksonville Jaguars game during the first quarter with an injury.

Cleveland Browns starting center Ethan Pocic exited the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter. Pocic was executing a block when he fell and got caught in the scrum. Pocic walked off the field under his own power and went immediately to the medical tent. Pocic walked into the locker room a couple of minutes after.

Starting fullback Nick Harris is Pocic’s backup. The veteran Harris has been the backup center since he was drafted. Harris is a capable center, he previously started against the Green Bay Packers on Christmas day. He played very well against Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark.

The Browns have been plagued by injury all year. Rookie tackle Dawand Jones was surprisingly ruled out earlier this week after he reaggravated a knee injury.

UPDATE: Pocic has been diagnosed with a stinger and is questionable to return.

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6 Browns who are being snubbed from deserving Pro Bowl opportunities

The Browns have some hilarious omissions in the current Pro Bowl votes…

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero released the current standings in terms of Pro Bowl voting as we have just five weeks to go in the season. And to the dismay of the Cleveland Browns, there are numerous snubs left off of the list. Players like cornerback Denzel Ward and offensive tackle Dawand Jones have been cornerstones of Cleveland’s success this season as they sit at 7-5 on the year.

And yet neither are currently in the top-10 in voting at their respective positions.

The Pro Bowl has been known to be a popularity contest as memorable names tend to get the benefit of the doubt over more deserving breakout candidates. However, Ward has been there and done that before, and yet he is still left off the list at this point.

Ward and Jones are not the only ones, however. Here are six total Browns who deserve more love amongst the rest of the nation and their peers.

PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ offensive players vs. Broncos

The offense lost all momentum after the rookie went down

It was a slow start for the offense of the Cleveland Browns, but after they settled in rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson played well. He made several throws that showcased the arm talent he has and started to push the ball down the field which he didn’t do during the win over the Steelers. I think that if he hadn’t gotten injured Cleveland should have been able to win.

The run game was going well at times and Jerome Ford continues to grow as a running back and improve as the season has gone on. He runs hard and is decisive though he struggles to locate some of the cut-back lanes and other opportunities for more yardage.

Though they didn’t convert many drives into points overall it was nice to see the rookie grow. But one thing is clear the Browns cannot start P.J. Walker anymore he just isn’t good enough to play quarterback in the NFL which means if DTR can’t go it should be Joe Flacco as the starter.

5 Browns who deserve their first Pro Bowl nod in 2023

Martin Emerson Jr. continues to stand out for the Browns. He and three others deserve their first Pro Bowl nod in 2023.

The big knock on general manager Andrew Berry is that he has never drafted a Pro Bowl player since taking over the post for the Cleveland Browns. That is certainly going to change this season as there are plenty of players who deserve their first opportunity to attend the all-star event. While cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. is the obvious choice, there are a handful of other players in Cleveland who have earned consideration among their peers to be named to the Pro Bowl.

We already know the likes of cornerback Denzel Ward, wide receiver Amari Cooper, guards Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller, and defensive end Myles Garrett are going to get their due. They have name recognition and have been to the Pro Bowl before. The purpose here, however, is to point out some names on the Cleveland roster that deserve to make the trip for the first time.

Here are five players who are proving not only to be cornerstone pieces in Cleveland but deserve to travel to their first-ever Pro Bowl in 2023.

PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ offensive players vs. Steelers

The offense stepped up in the games biggest moment

It was clear that rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was more prepared for his second start, unlike his debut against the Baltimore Ravens. He showed improvement overall for the Cleveland Browns, and the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers was good until the struggles of the second half were tough to watch. But give credit where credit is due as he stepped up in the biggest moment to lead a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter, protected by the likes of guard Wyatt Teller and tackle Dawand Jones.

The offensive line had another good game and only allowed six quarterback pressures all day. It has been a different offensive line since the bye week as they continue to get the job done and help out whoever ends up playing quarterback for this team.

Kevin Stefanski’s offense has now had three different quarterbacks lead game-winning drives this season as he continues to make his case as the NFL coach of the year. Here are the top 10 performers on offense this week according to PFF.

PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ offensive players vs. Seahawks

More turnovers was the story of the offense yet again

It was more of the same from the offense of the Cleveland Browns on Sunday against the Seahawks as turnovers continue to be the storyline. Right now the quarterback play is abysmal and some of the worst in the NFL. The offense overall did not play poorly but the turnovers from the quarterback position continue to be a major issue. They did get another standout performance from tight end David Njoku and wide receiver Amari Cooper, however.

The offensive line continued to play well and the running game was the most impressive it has been since losing Nick Chubb. As the game wore on you could see the Browns’ offensive line imposing their will against the Seahawks. If they can clean up the quarterback play this offense can be good enough to win games.

Despite the turnovers, they were still one first down away from sealing a victory, though another turnover was the undoing. Let’s take a look at the 10 players that impressed the most in Seattle according to PFF.