Tag: Jack Conklin

Browns Injury Report: Juan Thornhill misses practice with Bengals 3 days away

Thursday’s injury report isn’t crowded, but a starter missed practice.

We have made it. The offseason is over and we are officially into game week as the Cleveland Browns get set to welcome their inter-state rival Cincinnati Bengals in their Week 1 bout. As announced yesterday, cornerback Denzel Ward has returned to practice after entering the concussion protocol after the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, as one member of the secondary returns, another missed practice on Thursday as safety Juan Thornhill was sidelined with a calf injury.

Outside of Thornhill, however, Thursday’s injury report remains rather short for the Browns as they will take on Cincinnati near full strength. Quarterback Joe Burrow will play in this one despite missing all of training camp, so having a team at full health is of utmost importance for the Browns.

As we sit just three days away from the season opener against the Bengals, here is the Browns’ Thursday injury report headlined by the sidelined Thornhill.

PFF’s 10 highest-graded offensive players vs. Chiefs

Who impressed PFF the most in Saturday’s preseason finale

The offensive starters for the Cleveland Browns, minus Joel Bitonio and Nick Chubb, got the most playing time they have had all preseason in the finale on Saturday. There were some growing pains out the gate with Jordan Wilkins fumbling twice but overall they were encouraging.

They were able to move the ball both on the ground and threw the air with Deshaun Watson making some productive throws after extending the play with his legs. A good portion of the top-graded players on offense continue to be on the offensive line as the team will have tough decisions to make in the coming days.

Kevin Stefanski gives injury updates on RB Jerome Ford and OT Jack Conklin

When will the RB and OT potentially return to the lineup?

Cleveland Browns backup running back Jerome Ford has been held out of practice the last couple of weeks with a hamstring injury. On Tuesday head coach Kevin Stefanski gave an update stating that Ford will not practice this week and his status for the season open is still up in the air. Good news came regarding right tackle Jack Conklin who remains in concussion protocol after briefly returning to practice Sunday.

Stefanski said that though he is still in the protocol he returned to practice Wednesday. With the final tuneup before the regular season this Saturday the team will look to get all their major contributors healthy for the Bengals in a couple weeks.

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OT Jack Conklin in concussion protocol after leaving joint practice with Eagles

The starting right tackle is in the concussion protocol.

The Cleveland Browns will be without their starting right tackle for a bit of time as Jack Conklin has been placed in the concussion protocol. Leaving a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles a day ago, Conklin will now have to pass a series of tests to get his helmet back.

The concussion protocol has no timetable either as it can take a week or it can take a month for a player to be able to pass the exam. Rookie right tackle Dawand Jones has had a good preseason, and James Hudson III has starting experience at right tackle as well.

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Browns: 3 starters leave joint practice with Eagles early due to injury

Reports say that none of the injuries are serious

The first of two joint practices between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles is in the books on Monday. During the practice Browns Insider Mary Kay Cabot reported that Myles Garrett, Denzel Ward, and Jack Conklin left practice early with injuries. Cabot also reported later that she spoke with Myles Garrett who said he was ok.

“Silly stuff happens when you get old” Garrett to Mary Kay Cabot

None of these injuries seem to be serious as all were left under their own power and walked into the facility with trainers. Though nothing is serious it isn’t something you want to see before the season even begins.

Which current players have the best shot at the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Browns: What current players have Pro Football Hall of Fame resumes?

With long-time offensive tackle Joe Thomas set to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in just three weeks, the Cleveland Browns have their first inductee since returning to the NFL in 1999. This got us thinking: which current players in the brown and orange have a shot at getting their own bust made once they hang up their cleats?

Here are a few players still building their resumes in Cleveland that have a shot of getting the legendary knock on their door once they retire from football.

PFF believes the Cleveland Browns offensive and defensive lines are elite

PFF is pleased with the trenches in Cleveland

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With training camp another month away publications like PFF have begun releasing some of their overall rankings in the NFL. The Cleveland Browns are in elite air when it comes to line play as PFF had them as one of three teams to have both offensive and defensive lines rank in the top 10.

It makes sense on the offensive line, especially as when healthy the unit has been one of the best in the league. The iron man Joel Bitonio at left guard managed to get better as his long career has gone on and when healthy Jack Conklin has been great at right tackle. Ethan Pocic has turned around his early career and Wyatt Teller is a mauler in the run game.

On defense, they have arguably the best edge rusher and added a player in Za’Darius Smith opposite him that has had three double-digit sack seasons in the last four years when healthy. Ogbo Okoronkwo continues to be overlooked as the third pass rusher and Dalvin Tomlinson has improved his pass rush.

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PFF’s Sam Monson lists the Browns offensive line as league’s best

The Browns continue to have one of the strongest offensive lines in the NFL.

After releasing veteran center JC Tretter, the Cleveland Browns were looking at replacing a pro bowler on a great offensive line. However, Ethan Pocic stepped in and played at a high level in by far the best season of his young career. Now returning all five starters, with some intriguing depth, PFF’s Sam Monson lists the Browns line as the best in the NFL.

The biggest question mark will be if Pocic can continue his high level of play or if last year was an anomaly. Adding Dawand Jones is an intriguing pick as a player with tremendous upside that could be the long-term answer when Jack Conklin is no longer in Cleveland. With Bill Callahan coaching the squad you can bet on one thing, the unit will always be prepared.

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Jadeveon Clowney, Jack Conklin headline 7 inactives vs. Steelers

The Browns have announced their seven inactives

As the Cleveland Browns seek to end their disappointing 2022 campaign on a high note, with a chance to spoil the playoff dreams of the Pittsburgh Steelers, they have announced their seven inactives for this afternoon’s game. The elephant in the room here is defensive end, Jadeveon Clowney, as he was sent home and ruled out after lashing out at the Browns during an interview this week. Jack Conklin has also been listed as inactive after being ruled out with an ankle injury.

Here is the full list of inactives as the Browns look to end their season on a 5-2 run.

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Browns rule out Jack Conklin, Isaiah Thomas vs. Steelers

The Browns will be without two against the Steelers.

The Cleveland Browns will not only be without defensive end Jadeveon Clowney after his tantrum last night, but they will also miss right tackle Jack Conklin against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fresh off of an extension, the starting right tackle went down with an ankle injury in the win against the Washington Commanders. This is more than likely a precautionary matter for the player they have under contract for at least two more seasons. Rookie defensive end Isaiah Thomas will also miss this game in Pittsburgh.

Look for James Hudson to fill in at right tackle this Sunday, Alex Wright to man the starting defensive end position across from Myles Garrett, and for Chase Winovich to get plenty of reps off the bench as they will be thin at defensive end. Cornerback Denzel Ward has been listed as questionable.

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