Impact Wills suffered another knee injury in Week 3 and was subsequently held out of the following game, but after logging a pair of limited practices this week, he'll return to fill his role as the starting left tackle.
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Ready to return Wills (knee) is active Week 5 against the Commanders.
Won't play in Week 5 Conklin (hamstring) is inactive Week 5 against the Commanders.
Impact There was some optimism regarding a potential return for Conklin this week after he logged a pair of limited practices Thursday and Friday, but his season debut will now have to wait until at least Week 6 against the Eagles.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in Week 5 Conklin (hamstring) is inactive Week 5 against the Commanders.
Impact There was some optimism regarding a potential return for Conklin this week after he logged a pair of limited practices Thursday and Friday, but his season debut will now have to wait until at least Week 6 against the Eagles.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns in Week 5 Strong (hamstring) is active Week 5 against the Commanders.
Impact While Strong will return from a two-game absence, he'll still presumably be behind Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman on the running back depth chart. When he did suit up in Weeks 1 and 2, Strong saw more work on special teams than he did on offense, so the fantasy upside is limited.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returning in Week 5 Strong (hamstring) is active Week 5 against the Commanders.
Impact While Strong will return from a two-game absence, he'll still presumably be behind Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman on the running back depth chart. When he did suit up in Weeks 1 and 2, Strong saw more work on special teams than he did on offense, so the fantasy upside is limited.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Active status confirmed Njoku (ankle) is active Week 5 against the Commanders.
Impact Njoku was able to log multiple limited practices this week, setting the stage for a return from a three-game absence. Assuming no limitations, Njoku will presumably retake the role of primary tight end from Jordan Akins, who had been filling in during his absence. Though it's a small sample size, the Commanders have been tough against tight ends this season, giving up the second fewest fantasy points per game in both standard and PPR formats.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Active status confirmed Njoku (ankle) is active Week 5 against the Commanders.
Impact Njoku was able to log multiple limited practices this week, setting the stage for a return from a three-game absence. Assuming no limitations, Njoku will presumably retake the role of primary tight end from Jordan Akins, who had been filling in during his absence. Though it's a small sample size, the Commanders have been tough against tight ends this season, giving up the second-fewest fantasy points per game in both standard and PPR formats.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to active roster Dunn (illness) was activated from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday,
Impact Dunn returned to practice this week and his move to the 53-man roster will allow him to suit up Sunday against Washington. However, the Maryland product is still listed as questionable for the contest. If he does suit up, he'll be expected to bolster Cleveland's depth on the offensive line.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to active roster Dunn (illness) was activated from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday,
Impact Dunn returned to practice this week, and his move to the 53-man roster will allow him to suit up Sunday against Washington if the Browns so choose. However, the Maryland product is still listed as questionable for the contest. If he does suit up, he'll be expected to bolster Cleveland's depth on the offensive line.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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In line to play Sunday Njoku (ankle) is expected to suit up against Washington in Sunday's Week 5 contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Njoku missed the past three games due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered against Dallas in Week 1. He logged an LP/DNP/LP practice progression this week, though it's worth noting that the DNP on Thursday was a scheduled day off. The Browns elevated tight end Geoff Swaim from the practice squad Saturday as insurance for Njoku, and Schefter notes that the latter could be "a bit more limited" in his return, which limits his fantasy upside to an extent.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
In line to play Sunday Njoku (ankle) is listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Commanders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Njoku missed the past three games due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered against Dallas in Week 1. He managed just two limited practices this week, though it's worth noting that his absence from Thursday's session was a scheduled day off. Because he isn't yet practicing fully and is coming off a three-game absence, Njoku could be subject to a more limited snap count than what he might usually handle. The Browns elevated tight end Geoff Swaim from the practice squad Saturday as insurance for Njoku.
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Placed on IR The Browns placed Wright (triceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Wright will be out for the rest of the year due to a torn triceps. He'll undergo surgery and shift his focus into being healthy for the 2025 season. Wright will end his 2024 campaign with eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks.
OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated for Week 5 Cleveland elevated Brown from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It's the third time Brown has been elevated from the practice squad, meaning that he would have to be signed to the active roster in order to play for Cleveland after Sunday's game against the Commanders. Brown has played 40 snaps on special teams over the last two games and has accumulated two solo tackles and a forced fumble over that span.
OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated for third time The Browns elevated Swaim from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Swaim will be elevated for a third-straight week to provide depth at tight end in case David Njoku (ankle) is unable to play Sunday against the Commanders. This is the last time Cleveland can call Swaim up from the practice squad, and even if he's inactive for Sunday's contest, he would need to be signed to the active roster in order to suit up for the Browns moving forward.
OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Still lead back Ford is expected to be the lead back Sunday against the Commanders, as both Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) have been ruled out.
Impact Ford should be the lead back for a fifth consecutive week, but the time is ticking after the Browns designated Chubb and Hines to return during the preparation week. The Browns rank 26th in rushing offense (94.8 ypg) and have yet to commit a ground attack. Ford has just 39 carries through four games and is averaging 5.2 yards per carry.
OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go vs. Washington Smith (neck) was limited in Friday's practice but does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Impact Smith popped up on Thursday's practice report with a neck injury. While he was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, there appears to be no concern that the 2015 fourth-round pick is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. Smith has accrued 10 tackles (seven solo), including 2.0 sacks, through the first four games of the regular season.
OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Past ankle issue Pocic (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.
Impact Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Pocic was day-to-day after sustaining an ankle injury during the Browns' Week 4 loss to the Raiders. However, following limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, he'll suit up in Week 5. Expect Pocic to serve as Cleveland's top center Sunday.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable but hopes to play Njoku (ankle), who is listed as questionable, said he's feeling "pretty good" and is hoping to return Sunday against the Commanders, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram r...
Impact Njoku practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Friday, and he was unable to take the practice field Thursday. His fantasy managers are advised to have a replacement lined up for a fourth consecutive week. Jordan Akins and Blake Whiteheart have been filling in for Njoku, but Njoku is a far more accomplished pass catcher than either backup.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for Sunday Garrett (Achilles) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders and is expected to play, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Garrett was listed as DNP on Wednesday but got in a limited session Thursday before being upgraded to full Friday. Garrett has been playing through foot-related issues all year to this point but has eight QB hits, 4.0 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles through four contests.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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