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Browns studs and duds: Who shined and who wilted in Week 1 win vs. Bengals?

Here are this week’s studs and duds!

The Cleveland Browns dominated the Cincinnati Bengals in the season opener. The 24-3 score only partially captures the beatdown they handed to their division rival. The Browns excelled in all phases of the game, including special teams. While quarterback Deshaun Watson got out to a slow start, Nick Chubb rushed for over 100 yards again, Myles Garrett was dominant again, and the Browns played complimentary football.

The Browns must build on this win as they navigate the AFC North gauntlet. They will now face the Pittsburgh Steelers (off of a loss to the San Francisco 49ers) this week on Monday Night Football before taking on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4.

Starting strong will significantly increase their chances of making the playoffs in a year where they pushed all of their chips into the middle of the table. Before we jump ahead, however, we must highlight this week’s studs and duds.

Here are the Browns players who stood out the most in the win against the Bengals.

TE Harrison Bryant and RB Jerome Ford return to practice

It was a good sign seeing the two players return to the practice field

Both running back Jerome Ford and tight end Harrison Bryant have missed a majority of training camp with injuries. Ford had a hamstring injury while Bryant missed time with an undisclosed medical issue. With not much talent in the running back room for the Cleveland Browns behind Nick Chubb getting Ford back could be crucial.

The team, of course, acquired Pierre Strong Jr. over the weekend which helps but the team is high on Ford for a reason. It’s one practice but with nearly two weeks before the season opener, fans should be optimistic that Ford is back on the field.

Harrison Bryant’s situation was different as it was undisclosed so people outside of the building had even less of an idea of when he would return. He was back on the field catching passes on Tuesday and moving around well leading to more optimism that two of the team’s young offensive playmakers will be ready for Cincinnati.

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Browns release 6 inactive, 2 doubtful players against the Chiefs

The Browns have released their inactives list heading into their preseason finale matchup against the Chiefs.

The Cleveland Browns are now just hours away from their preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. This is the last opportunity for a handful of players to make their mark to show they deserve a spot on the final 53-man roster. While running back Jerome Ford is not among those fighting for a roster spot, he is among those not playing in this one.

All-in-all, the Browns announced six would not play and two others are doubtful in this matchup. Here is the full injury report released by the Browns.

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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Browns mailbag: Questions at linebacker, Cade York, and running back

Do the Browns need to add to the linebacker, running back, and kicker rooms?

The Cleveland Browns are in Philadelphia this week for joint practices on Monday and Tuesday with the Eagles. Kevin Stefanski has already said that it will be mostly backups on Thursday after the starters get their time in during the joint practices. Some roster questions remain after the struggles of kicker Cade York and injuries to linebacker after losing Jacob Phillips for the season, as well as backup running back Jerome Ford being sidelined with a calf injury.

So do the Browns need to explore available options now or later to fill potential roster holes? Let’s take a look at these questions and more in this week’s Browns mailbag.

One takeaway from each position thus far through training camp

The Browns are through the first two weeks of training camp. What is one takeaway we can gather from each position group?

We have reached the midway point of training camp for the Cleveland Browns as they have played through preseason games against both the Washington Commanders and the New York Jets. We have seen a glimpse of Deshaun Watson and the first-team offense, but for the most part, the rookies and end-of-the-roster players have had the opportunity to make their impact on the field.

Through these first three weeks of training camp, what is one takeaway per position group that can be pulled as the Browns look to get back into the playoffs after a two-year hiatus?

Browns working out former Colts running back after Jerome Ford injury

The Browns are bringing in a veteran running back for a workout after the injury to Jerome Ford.

The Cleveland Browns are perusing the free agent running back market after second-year running back Jerome Ford went down with a hamstring injury in practice. With Demetric Felton, John Kelly Jr., and Hassan Hall on the roster behind Nick Chubb, the team is working out former Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins (according to Aaron Wilson).

The 28-year-old running back carried the ball just 13 times last year for the Colts after being a healthy scratch for most of the 2021 season. Spending most of his time as a return man as well, Wilkins could also fill Ford’s role on kickoff returns if necessary.

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Free agent RB options after the Jerome Ford injury news

Could the Browns look for another running back on the open market after the injury to Jerome Ford?

The Cleveland Browns now live in a reality where their running back who was expected to take on about 150 touches this season may now miss the beginning of the season. Suffering a hamstring injury in practice, second-year back Jerome Ford will have to put a massive increase to his role on ice.

The Browns have held off on adding another running back through the NFL draft and through free agency, but they may now have to bite the bullet and add another ball carrier to their roster. Here are the best available running backs still on the market as the Browns scramble after an injury to Ford.

Week 1 in doubt for Jerome Ford after hamstring injury

The Browns may now have to go shopping for a running back

The Cleveland Browns went into the 2023 season banking on Jerome Ford to take over the 158 touches left behind by Kareem Hunt (who is expected to sign with the New Orleans Saints). However, that increase in the role is now on hold as a hamstring injury has cast doubt on Ford’s Week 1 status against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Leaving practice yesterday, Cleveland dot com’s Mary Kay Cabot has reported that Ford is expected to be sidelined for some time, which could bleed into the regular season. This came after the news that other 2022 NFL draftmates Alex Wright and Isaiah Thomas had undergone arthroscopic knee surgery and are expected to miss an undisclosed amount of time as well.

A rough break for Ford and the others from his draft class.

RB Jerome Ford limps off field during Monday’s practice

In line for a big season with the Browns, running back Jerome Ford may now have to fight back from an injury

A huge role exists for second-year running back Jerome Ford after the Cleveland Browns let Kareem Hunt walk and did not sign or draft another ball carrier outside of undrafted free agent Hassan Hall. However, Ford may now have to fight back an injury as he limped off Monday’s training camp practice.

It may now look like the Browns will have to delve into the free agency waters at the running back position if this injury to Ford turns out to linger. Look for John Kelly Jr., Demetric Felton, and Hassan Hall to continue to get the bulk of the carries this preseason.

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