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Browns Injury Report: Ogbo Okoronkwo, Elijah Moore return to practice as Bengals, playoffs near

Here is the lowdown on Wednesday’s injury report.

While it looked like the Cleveland Browns may have been out two significant contributors for an extended period, both defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo and wide receiver Elijah Moore have returned to practice as they prepare to take on the Cincinnati Bengals.

More important than the Bengals, however, as this game holds no significance to the outcome of the regular season, the Browns are getting these players back in time to make a deep playoff run.

Okoronkwo, who suffered what was diagnosed as a torn pectoral, refused to go on Injured Reserve and vowed to return to the Browns. He was hurt in the win against the Jacksonville Jaguars and has missed three games since then.

Moore left the game against the New York Jets this past Thursday night after suffering a concussion. It did not look pretty on the field, and Moore spent the night in the hospital afterward. However, he appears to be on the right track to clear the concussion protocol.

Whether either player plays against the Bengals, however, is still rather doubtful as the risk is unnecessary with the playoffs less than two weeks away. In addition to Okoronkwo and Moore, here is the full list of players who were either limited in practice on Wednesday or did not practice at all.

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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 DE Ogbo Okoronkwo has torn pec but hopeful to return for playoffs

Stefanski is hopeful the defensive end can play through the injury

The injuries just keep coming for the Cleveland Browns as defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo has a torn pec muscle. This likely means that he will miss the remainder of the season but Kevin S[anyclip-media thumbnail=”undefined” playlistId=”undefined” content=”dW5kZWZpbmVk”][/anyclip-media]tefanski is hopeful it won’t end his season. This comes after the team already lost Maurice Hurst II and Grant Delpit for the rest of the year.

Both Delpit and Hurst have already had surgery though there is a chance Delpit could return during the playoffs. The hits just keep adding up in a year where the Browns can’t seem to go a day without another major injury. And yet the team is still 8-5 and in control of the wild card race in the AFC.

It speaks to the job Andrew Berry has done building this roster and the job Kevin Stefanski has done having his team prepared regardless of who is on the field. Time will tell if the Browns can survive the latest hit as they host the Bears on Sunday in Cleveland.

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Browns Injury Alert: DE Ogbo Okoronkwo goes down in first quarter vs. Jaguars

The Browns are down another defender.

The Cleveland Browns are already severely hampered by injuries as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both cornerback Denzel Ward and safety Juan Thornhill were game-time scratches heading into the game, and now defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo has exited the game in the first quarter.

There has been no disclosure yet as to what his injury was that forced him off the field. He is the second Browns player to leave the field already in this game as center Ethan Pocic has already found his way to the locker room as well.

Somehow sitting at 7-5 on the season despite losing their starting quarterback, running back, left tackle, right tackle, and plenty more, the injuries have not slowed down for the Browns. Luckily for the Browns, the Jaguars enter this game just as banged-up as them in this Week 14 matchup.

We will continue to update you on the status of Okoronkwo and other injuries that take place during today’s game.

UPDATE: Okoronkwo has returned to the game.

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

Another dominating performance from the Browns defense

It was just another day at the office for defensive end Myles Garrett, cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., and the rest of the dominant defense of the Cleveland Browns against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It is hard to argue anymore that Cleveland doesn’t have the league’s best unit as they continue to smother opposing offenses week in and week out. You take out Jaylen Warren’s long touchdown run and the Steelers’ offense didn’t do anything consistently Sunday.

Like has done so many times Myles Garrett set the tone on the very first play sacking Kenny Pickett for what was nearly a safety. All said and told he had five pressures and two sacks as he continues to build his resume for Defensive Player of the Year.

The team had some missed tackle issues that are sure to frustrate Jim Schwartz but on a day when the offense struggled the defense stepped up to get it done. Here are the top 10 performances from Cleveland’s victory over the Steelers according to PFF.

Browns Studs and Duds: 5 most impactful people in win over Steelers

The Studs and Duds of the Cleveland Browns week 11 matchup against AFC North rival the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Cleveland Browns managed a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday 13-10. The Browns were able to hold off the Steelers in a classic AFC North rock fight. Defensive end Myles Garrett stood out once again, and kicker Dustin Hopkins knocked home another game-winner.

The game was a battle of the wills as each team tried to bully the other into submission. The Browns started hot in the first half, scoring a touchdown on their second possession. The defense was robbed of multiple safeties on their first drive of the game. The Browns’ defense kept the Steelers from scoring in the first half. The offense was able to get into field goal range to end the first half.

The Steelers turned it around at halftime as they became the more aggressive team. The Steelers scored on their second play of the half as Jaylen Warren ran for a 76-yard touchdown. Pittsburgh relied on Warren and Najee to move the ball for the rest of the game. The Steelers tied the game with a field goal in the 4th quarter and held off the Browns’ offense for a couple of drives. Rookie quarterback, He led the Browns down the field into field goal range for Dustin Hopkins, who knocked the ball in like it was a routine play.

As the Cleveland Browns marched to 7-3 on the season, here are the studs and duds of the Steelers game.

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Browns Injury Report: Denzel Ward returns to practice, Dawand Jones remains out Wednesday

The Browns get set to take on the Steelers shorthanded at QB and at RT with Dawand Jones. However, Denzel Ward returned to practice.

The Cleveland Browns got some devastating injury news on Wednesday, as it was announced that quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the rest of the season with a broken shoulder. That is not the only concern with the Steelers on deck as right tackle Dawand Jones remains sidelined. On a bright note, however, cornerback Denzel Ward was a limited participant in practice as the Browns get set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers despite leaving the game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Ward is not the only player to show up on the injury list, however, as there is a laundry list from Wednesday’s practice. A handful of players were resting on the first day of practice this week, so a bit of sifting through the names has to be done.

Here is the long list of players who did not practice or practiced on a limited basis as the Browns look to advance to 7-3 on the season against the Steelers on Sunday with an opportunity to take hold of the top spot in the AFC North.

Ravens vs. Browns: 6 stats that define Cleveland’s 5-3 start

We’re lookingat six stats that define the Cleveland Browns 5-3 start ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Balitmore Ravens

The Ravens and Browns are set for a heated Week 10 matchup at M&T Bank Stadium that could add some separation to the AFC North race.

All four teams in the division would be playoff-bound if the tournament started today, and a Baltimore win could begin to put them into the AFC driver’s seat as teams work to get the home-field advantage and the bye week that comes with the top spot.

With kickoff now just 24 hours away, here are six stats that define Cleveland’s hot start.

Ravens vs. Browns: 5 matchups to watch when Baltimore is on defense

We’re looking at five matchups to watch when the Baltimore Ravens are on defense against the Cleveland Browns offense

The Ravens and Browns are headed for a heavyweight showdown featuring two of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL and the two best defensive units on the planet.

Cleveland edge rusher Myles Garrett has talked the talk this week, and a significant reason stems from a dominant defense that’s been outstanding outside of a few letdown performances.

The Ravens also have a stout defense and allowed their fewest yards in five years when they held the Seattle Seahawks to 151 yards in a 37-3 victory.

Baltimore leads the league in points allowed (13.8), the lowest number this far into a season since its 2000 Super Bowl-winning defense.

Ravens vs. Browns: 5 matchups to watch when Baltimore is on offense

We’re looking at five matchups to watch when the Baltimore Ravens are on offense against the Cleveland Browns defense in Week 10

The Ravens and Browns are headed for a heavyweight showdown featuring two of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL and the two best defensive units on the planet.

Cleveland edge rusher Myles Garrett has talked the talk this week, and a significant reason stems from a dominant defense that’s been outstanding outside of a few letdown performances.

The Browns rank first in yards allowed (234.8), the fewest given up in the league through nine weeks in 15 years. They’ll look to smother a Ravens offense that rushed for over 130 yards in the first meeting, with Lamar Jackson having one of his most efficient outings of the season.

With kickoff fast approaching, here are five matchups to watch when Baltimore is on offense.