AUSTIN HOOPER NEWS

Browns' Garrett practices, expected to play against Raiders

Myles Garrett has returned to practice after missing two days with an ankle injury and the Browns expect the NFL sacks leader to play Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out this week Hooper (appendix) won't play Sunday against the Raiders, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Hooper underwent an appendectomy last Friday, so it's not surprising that he's slated to miss his second straight. The Browns are on bye in Week 9, so Hooper seems to have a good shot to return to action for the team's Nov. 15 contest against the Texans. In his continued absence, Harrison Bryant and David Njoku will head the Browns' Week 8 tight end corps.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for another practice Hooper (appendix) wasn't spotted on the field during Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact According to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal, Hooper wasn't even seen working on the side with the Browns' other injured players, a sign the team isn't counting on him playing Sunday against the Raiders. After Hooper underwent an appendectomy Oct. 23, Harrison Bryant and David Njoku took on expanded roles at tight end in last weekend's win over the Bengals. Expect both to remain involved in the passing game versus Las Vegas if Hooper is inactive for the second straight week.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Hooper (appendix) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Raiders, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Hooper underwent an emergency appendectomy last Friday and missed Sunday's game against the Bengals as a result. The Browns are expected to let Hooper rest again Week 8, providing the tight end two more weeks to get back to full strength because of the team's Week 9 bye. Harrison Bryant seemed to operate as the top tight end in Hooper's absence, recording a 4-56-2 line against Cincinnati, while David Njoku played fewer snaps and produced a 2-20-1 line.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns star, league sack leader Garrett not practicing

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the NFL leader in sacks, is not practicing because of an ankle injury

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big loss: Browns take first steps without injured Beckham

The Browns are about to find out if they can keep their solid season going without Odell Beckham Jr. The star wide receiver suffered a year-ending knee injury in Sunday's win at Ci...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Status for Week 8 uncertain Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday he doesn't know whether Hooper (appendix) will be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram r...

Impact Hooper sat out Cleveland's divisional win over the Bengals in Week 6 while recovering from an appendectomy, and it looks possible that he could be out until the team's bye in Week 9. Harrison Bryant (5-56-2) and David Njoku (2-20-1) both performed well with Hooper out, which could provide the Browns reason to be confident in letting the top tight end sit and get healthy.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Beckham's season over, Browns star WR tears knee ligament

Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the rest of the season because of a torn knee ligament

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurting Mayfield, Browns score late, outduel Bengals 37-34

Baker Mayfield overcame a terrible start to throw five touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score with 15 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns outdueled the Cincinnati Bengal...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Seahawks lead Cardinals 27-17 at halftime

Tyler Lockett caught two touchdown passes, Carlos Hyde ran for a touchdown and DK Metcalf saved a touchdown as the Seattle Seahawks built a 27-17 halftime lead over the Arizona Car...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 l...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May be out through bye Hooper (appendix) may be held out until after Cleveland's bye in Week 9, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hooper underwent an appendectomy Friday and will miss Sunday's game against the Bengals. The tight end will likely miss next week's contest against the Raiders before the Browns' bye week Nov. 8. That would give Hooper three full weeks to recuperate. David Njoku and Harrison Bryant will get increased usage while Hooper recovers.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Browns injury report: Austin Hooper to miss Week 7 Austin Hooper and two other Cleveland Browns will miss Week 7 Week 7 will feature the Cleveland Browns making their third trip to the stadiu...

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Browns TE Austin Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against Bengals CLEVELAND — The Browns will be without dependable tight end Austin Hooper for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after he underwen...

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Rapoport: Austin Hooper will miss two weeks after an appendectomy NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper will miss two weeks after an appendectomy.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Browns Austin Hooper Out Sunday After Having An Appendectomy Browns will miss at least two Pro Bowl players on Sunday on the offensive side of the ball.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Browns TE Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against Cincy

Browns tight end Austin Hooper underwent an appendectomy and will miss Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 7 Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Hooper has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals after undergoing emergency surgery Friday to remove his appendix, Nate Ulrich...

Impact With Hooper set to miss at least one game, the Browns will turn to Harrison Bryant and David Njoku to serve as their primary tight ends Week 7. The Browns will reassess Hooper next week before determining if he's fit to play in their subsequent game Nov. 1 versus the Raiders.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted at practice Friday Hooper (undisclosed) was not spotted during the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact It remains to be seen if the Week 7 status of Hooper, who has logged 22 catches for 205 yards and a TD in six games to date, is in any danger, but if he's limited or out Sunday against the Bengals, Harrison Bryant, David Njoku and Stephen Carlson would be next up for the team's tight end looks.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FanDuel Hurry Up: Austin Hooper DFS Value Plays for Week 7 In the heart of the NFL season is Week 7. And with the heart of the football season comes a lot of injuries and notes for us to pay attentio...

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Austin Hooper DFS Value Plays for Week 7 - FanDuel Hurry Up In the heart of the NFL season is Week 7. And with the heart of the football season comes a lot of injuries and notes for us to pay attentio...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Mayfield feeling outside pressure after brutal day at Pitt

Baker Mayfield is scrambling

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team leading target Hooper caught of five of his team-high six targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 38-7 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Hooper topped the target chart for a second consecutive week and has 15 catches over the last three weeks. The Browns are utilizing the tight end more after a slow start. Over the last three weeks, Hooper is averaging five catches on 7.7 targets for 47.7 yards.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt-iful: Browns try to end 16-game losing streak at Heinz

The Browns have been positively pitiful in Pittsburgh — for 50 years

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Hooper doing the ‘dirty work’ to lift surging Browns offense Hooper has been the jack of all trades in helping Cleveland become of the most efficient offenses in the league

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM