Browns inactives: CB Greg Newsome active vs. Ravens

The Browns slot corner will be back vs Baltimore

The Cleveland Browns have announced their inactives list against the Baltimore Ravens, as they look for revenge for the loss in Cleveland back in October.

The Browns will be without three of their best offensive tackles, which is not good going against a defense that leads the league in sacks. It will be a big test for Deshaun Watson, as this is his chance to prove he is still an elite franchise quarterback.

The team will also be down two wide receivers in Marquise Goodwin and David Bell, where Austin Watkins Jr. was called up from the practice squad to cover for injuries. The Browns’ defense will need to step up against an offense that is killing teams running the football. This has all the makings of a statement game for Cleveland.

The inactives for today are as follows:

  • QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
  • S Ronnie Hickman
  • DE Isaiah McGuire
  • DT Siaki Ika
  • OT Dawand Jones
  • WR Marquise Goodwin
  • WR David Bell

The Browns and Ravens kick things off at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.

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3 Bold predictions as the Browns look for three-in-a-row vs. Seahawks

Will the Browns be able to extend the winning streak to 3 games?

The Cleveland Browns got another thrilling victory over the Indianapolis Colts last week when Kareem Hunt punched it in from the one-yard line for a 39-38 win. That win had much to do with a superhuman effort from defensive end Myles Garrett that got him tabbed as the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Now the team heads out west into one of the toughest places to play to face the Seahawks in Seattle.

The team will again turn to backup P.J. Walker as Deshaun Watson continues to recover from his shoulder injury. Walker hasn’t been great but the offensive line and running game have gradually gotten better if he can limit turnovers they may be able to tread water in Seattle.

No matter what the team will need a strong showing from the defense if they want to extend the winning streak to three games. Myles Garrett had a phenomenal game last week if the defense can replicate what they did against the 49ers a couple of weeks ago they could find some success and extend the streak.

Here are this week’s bold predictions as the Browns look to conquer the 12th man in Seattle.

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

It was a horrible day for the Browns offense

Without their starting quarterback on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns were horrible offensively. They only managed three points and it took until late in the second half before the team had totaled 100 yards of total offense. Rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson truly looked like a rookie day-three pick as he never looked comfortable.

It was clear from the beginning that the Ravens defense knew they could capitalize on the struggles of the Browns offense line early and often this week. The team has a major problem right now at left tackle that likely won’t have a fix this season without many options out there.

The team couldn’t establish a run game and when they did find some success they often had those plays negated by a penalty. The team will now have the bye week to lick their wounds and figure things out before the 49ers come to town. Here are the top 10 highest-graded offensive players from Sunday according to PFF.

Browns surge as Pierre Strong Jr. finds the endzone after big Jerome Ford run

The running backs are stepping up in the absence of Nick Chubb

The Cleveland Browns are back in front of the Pittsburgh Steelers, thanks primarily to a massive run by running back Jerome Ford that got them all the way down to the one-yard line. The drive was capped off by a one-yard run by newly acquired running back Pierre Strong Jr. The Browns then went on to convert the two-point conversion to give them a three-point lead over the Steelers.

With still over a quarter and a half left to play in this game, the Browns are looking to advance to 2-0 on the season.

Can the Browns continue to step up in the absence of running back Nick Chubb? Even escaping Monday night against the Steelers is just the first step. However, this would also give them a fresh start to prepping for life without Chubb.

Strong and Ford are doing their best to keep the Browns afloat at the running back position in the meantime.

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Jordan Elliott plays a ton, Sione Takitaki gets MIKE reps, and more snap count takeaways from Browns vs. Bengals

What were the biggest takeaways from the snap count totals from Browns vs. Bengals?

The Cleveland Browns are 1-0 for the second straight season after taking down the defending AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 24-3 on Sunday. They now look to get off to a 2-0 start, and a 2-0 start in the division as well, as they are set to take on the banged-up Pittsburgh Steelers on national television on Monday night.

Before we turn the page to Steelers week, however, there is still more to review and analyze from this Week 1 beatdown. There is still all-22 to watch and breakdown, standouts to highlight, and in this article, snap counts to take a deep look at.

Snap counts have since been released for their win over the Bengals, and there are a few things that have caught my eye. Here are four takeaways that stood out from how the Browns used and rotated their personnel during the rainy Sunday affair against their interstate rivals.

Browns announce 6 number changes ahead of Week 1 matchup vs. Bengals

Number changes have been made for six players

The NFL regular season is finally upon us as the Cleveland Browns prepare to face their in-state rival Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday in Cleveland Browns Stadium as rookies Cedric Tillman and Dawand Jones get set for their debuts. The place is likely to be packed for one of the most anticipated Browns seasons since the return in 1999.

The Browns have added talent all over the roster heading into this season which should result in more wins. They are faced with a tough task as the AFC North has four teams that could fight for the players and that’s without talking about the non-division teams that have elite quarterbacks.

As normal several players have made number changes after roster cutdowns make more available. With a total of 90 players going into training camp, it can be difficult for faces added late or rookies to get the number they want for the 2023 season.

Here’s a look at six players who have recently changed their number before the matchup with Cincinnati.

RB Pierre Strong Jr. admits to being surprised by Patriots trade

RB Pierre Strong Jr. understands the business side of the Patriots’ decision to trade him.

Former New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. in an effort to bolster offensive line depth.

In a recent interview, the second-year running back opened up about the trade.

“Nah, it was kind of a surprise,” Strong said, when speaking to the Akron Beacon Journal’s Chris Easterling. “Came to work every day, but like I said, it was like a business thing. I got called to the front office and the rest is history, I’m here now.”

Strong was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

He did not see much playing time, as Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris headlined the room last season. By the end of the year, he recorded 10 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown. His best game came against the Arizona Cardinals on December 12, when he carried the ball five times for 70 yards and a touchdown, averaging 14 yards per carry.

New England has ample depth in the running back room at the moment with Stevenson and former three-time Pro Bowler Ezekiel Elliott leading the way. They also had the practice squad additions of Kevin Harris and Ty Montgomery.

Now, Strong will look to make a name for himself in a Browns running back room spearheaded by All-Pro rusher Nick Chubb.

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Podcast: Breaking down the Browns initial 53-man roster and future changes

How does the Browns 53-man roster stack up?

The initial 53-man roster is here for your Cleveland Browns as the regular season draws closer and closer. Though there will be some changes after players are moved to IR and waiver claims are processed most of the roster is locked in.

What was the biggest surprise from this roster, the fact they kept 11 defensive backs or that they moved on from Michael Dunn? Of course, there’s reason to believe that Dunn and hopefully Maurice Hurst will return to the roster.

In this podcast, we discuss all of this and more looking at how we think each room is constructed and why this is the best Browns roster of our lifetime. We also talk about the kicker one more time in hopes that the trade for Dustin Hopkins finally brings some stability there for the team.

You can watch this week’s video by clicking here to hear us go into detail on these topics and more.

https://www.youtube.com/live/h-qyqH4cnwQ?si=XiXHNR6rWMiHbcCs

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Podcast: Get to know new running back Pierre Strong Jr. and more

The Browns have a new running back. Get to know him!

General manager Andrew Berry continues to do what he needs to do to upgrade the roster of the Cleveland Browns. That has included making a trade for running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the New England Patriots. The Browns did not have a single player step up and take the reigns of the role of third running back, so their hand was forced.

In this episode of Nothing Rhymes with Orange, I am joined by Taylor Kyles of CLNS Media to break down Strong’s game and what he brings to the Browns. He talks about the strengths of Strong, why the trade was made, and more.

Also in this episode, Jack Duffin of The OBR joins to talk about what the recent contract restructures mean for the Browns and what their plan is with that money. There is also some light chatter around the cutdowns as Tuesday’s deadline has approached. 

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Bill Belichick explains reasoning for trading Pierre Strong Jr.

Bill Belichick shares thinking behind the Pierre Strong Jr. trade.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick explained his reasoning for trading running back Pierre Strong Jr. to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

“You’re not looking to get rid of anybody, but you had to give up something to get a player that we feel like we needed,” said Belichick, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss.

Strong was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft. He saw little time for the Patriots on the field, recording only 10 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown last season. His best performance came in a December meeting with the Arizona Cardinals, when he carried the ball five times for 70 yards and a touchdown.

However, he was never able to expand his role from that point on.

Getting Wheatley in return could help bolster a Patriots offensive line that struggled over the course of the preseason. The team should be getting some help soon with starting guards, Cole Strange and Mike Onwenu, working their way back from injuries.

Depth is a serious need along the offensive front for the Patriots, and they couldn’t pass on an opportunity to improve their chances of competing in the trenches in 2023.

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