CLEVELAND BROWNS NEWS

Elevated to active roster The Browns elevated Walker from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact The transaction doesn't necessarily indicate that Walker is in store to make a second straight start, as he could be working ahead of Dorian Thompson-Robinson as the No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson (shoulder). The Browns are listing Watson as questionable for the Week 7 contest, but he may be on track to put an end to his two-game absence after practicing fully Friday. Expect more information on the Browns' quarterback situation to arrive prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Good to go at Indy Bitonio (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at the Colts, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Bitonio was able to return to practice in full Friday after missing Thursday's session, putting him back on track for Week 7. He'll start at left guard across from a disruptive Indianapolis defensive line.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play at Indy Newsome (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Colts, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Newsome was limited at practice Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's session, so it seems like he has close to coin-flip odds to suit up Sunday. If he can't play, rookie fifth-rounder Cameron Mitchell projects as the next man up.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play at Indianapolis Walker (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at the Colts, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Despite sustaining a concussion in Week 6 versus San Francisco, Walker is good to go for Sunday. He'll step back into a starting role at linebacker in Week 7.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after full practice Watson (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, officially was deemed a full practice participant Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle...

Impact Watson has missed the Browns' last two games due to a rotator cuff strain in his throwing shoulder, but his full practice participation represents a big step toward the quarterback's return to action, per Jake Trotter of ESPN.com. With that in mind, head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't yet committed to Watson starting this weekend, noting that he wants to see how the signal-caller "responds over the next 48 hours based on that full workload that he just got." On the plus side, Stefanski said Watson "looked good" Friday. Fortunately for those considering Watson in Week 7 fantasy lineups, Cleveland kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, so managers should have plenty of options available in the event Watson isn't able to play.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' Deshaun Watson (shoulder) expected to start Sunday vs. Colts

Browns QB Deshaun Watson is expected to start Sunday at Indianapolis after missing two games with a right shoulder injury.

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Won't play Sunday Takitaki (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Colts, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Takitaki will be sidelined for the first time this season as he tends to a hamstring injury. In his absence, 2021 fifth-rounder Tony Fields could see increased playing time.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Bryant (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Bryant was active for Week 6 versus San Francisco, but he'll go into the new weekend with a questionable tag. If he can't play in Week 7, Jordan Akins will probably see an uptick in snaps.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Browns QB Deshaun Watson expected to start at Indy after missing 2 games with right shoulder injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to start Sunday at Indianapolis after missing two games with a right shoulder injury

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Week 7 Watson (right shoulder) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer relays via coach Kevin Stefanski that Watson took his normal amount of practice reps Friday, with Stefanski noting that he thought the QB "looked good" in doing so. As for Watson's Week 7 availability, Stefanski told Trotter that he wants to see how Watson's shoulder responds to the work he got in Friday before a determination is made, but at this stage the signal-caller appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Hunt (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hunt had his practice reps capped throughout the week by a thigh injury. If he's able to play Sunday, he likely will continue to cede the majority of backfield touches to Jerome Ford, though Hunt made the most of his 37 percent snap share in last week's win over the 49ers, racking up 71 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 15 touches.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Gardner Minshew takes over as Colts QB while Browns face more uncertainty with Deshaun Watson

At least the Indianapolis Colts know who will start at quarterback Sunday against Cleveland

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs limited practice Newsome (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact His presence at practice Thursday constitutes an upgrade after he missed Wednesday's session entirely. However, unless he can manage a full practice Friday, he'll probably still carry an injury designation into the weekend.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in limited practice Bryant (hip) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Bryant missed practice entirely Wednesday and took a positive step forward by managing limited participation Thursday. If he can practice in full Friday, he would likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Hunt (thigh) returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hunt missed practice Wednesday after logging season highs for carries (12), touches (15), yards (71) and snap share (37 percent) in a 19-17 win over the 49ers this past Sunday. Jerome Ford still led the team in carries (18) and rushing yards (87), but it's possible Hunt's share of the backfield continues to grow moving forward. The 28-year-old appears on track to play this Sunday against the Colts following his Thursday return to practice.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially limited at practice Watson (right shoulder) was listed as limited at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Watson, who is dealing with a right rotator cuff strain, didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- suggests the QB has a chance to return from a two-game absence Sunday against the Colts. How Watson's shoulder responds to the work he saw Thursday will go a long way in determining which way he's trending ahead of Week 7 action, and if he ends up sidelined again this weekend, PJ Walker would be in line for another start in his place.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice Thursday Walker (concussion) returned to practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact There may still be additional steps for Walker to clear the league's concussion protocol, but it's nonetheless a positive development for him that he was able to practice Thursday. Friday's injury report will give a clearer picture of whether he'll be ready to play Sunday at Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Browns QB Deshaun Watson practices after missing 2 games with a shoulder injury; could face Colts

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson practiced for the first time in nearly three weeks after missing two games with an injured right shoulder

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In line to practice Thursday Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt confirmed that Watson (shoulder) is slated to participate in practice in some capacity Thursday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per Zac Jackson of The Athletic, Van Pelt noted that Watson, who is dealing with a right rotator cuff strain, is "scheduled to get out there and make some throws" Thursday. The Browns' upcoming injury report will clarify the QB's official participation level, but if Thursday's session goes well, Watson could potentially be in a position to return to action Sunday against the Colts.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could practice Thursday Amari Cooper believes that Watson (shoulder) is in line to practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Though Cooper's comments Thursday offer some encouragement regarding the chances of Watson suiting up for Sunday's game against the Colts, it remains to be seen how the Browns will officially list the QB's participation level on the team's next injury report. It Watson indeed is able to get some work in Thursday, how his shoulder responds in the process would be important in determining which direction he's headed in advance of Week 7 action. If Watson is unavailable versus Indianapolis, PJ Walker would be in line for another start in his place.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On standby Walker will be in line to start Sunday against the Colts if quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) isn't ready to play, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Watson was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, but Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski isn't yet willing to rule Watson out from plyaing this week. Walker filled in for Watson in last week's upset win over the 49ers, though the Cleveland defense and kicker Dustin Hopkins did a lot of the heavy lifting for the Browns. Walker completed 18 of 34 pass attempts for 192 yards with two interceptions.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE