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Limited in practice Thursday Garrett (foot/Achilles/thigh) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Garrett sat out of practice Wednesday, but the All-Pro defensive end returned in a limited capacity Thursday. He's been labelled as day-to-day with a trio of leg injuries, but his intent is to play in Week 4 against the Raiders. Garrett could be on a reduced snap count while managing his injuries, which opens the door for Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and Alex Wright (triceps) to see more snaps at defensive end alongside starter Za'Darius Smith.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Ford (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact After logging no reps in Wednesday's session, Ford took a step forward in his recovery from the knee issue by increasing his practice activity. He'll likely still need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's game in Las Vegas, but at this stage of the week, Ford appears to be trending toward suiting up.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns and Raiders are in similar spots as each tries to avoid going 1-3

The similarities are striking for the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' Garrett pushing through several injuries, NFL's top DE determined to play against Vegas

Myles Garrett won’t let an assortment of injuries stop him

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs another DNP Strong (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Strong still hasn't stepped on the field since suffering the injury in Week 2. He'll likely need to return to practice Friday to have any chance of suiting up Sunday against the Raiders, but even then he may be leaning closer to doubtful for the matchup.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Ford (knee) is participating at practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford didn't practice Wednesday, but he's participating in at least a limited capacity Thursday. He played a season-high 83 percent of offensive snaps during Cleveland's loss to the Giants in Week 3, rushing 10 times for 37 yards and securing three of four targets for 33 yards, and it was at no point reported that Ford had to leave the game due to injury. That could be an indication that Ford's absence Wednesday was only due to a minor issue or for rest purposes. Assuming he's good to go, Ford will be in position to again lead the Browns' backfield versus the Raiders on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns QB Deshaun Watson on more designed runs: 'I'm not a running back'

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson explained why he'd rather not have more designed runs called.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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

Impact Per Cabot, Njoku was spotted in full uniform in the media-access portion of Thursday's practice and was taking part in individual work, but the Browns seemingly held the tight end out of drills. In any case, Njoku's return to the field in any fashion is a welcome sight after he hadn't practiced since Sept. 6 and missed the last two games due to a high-ankle sprain. A determination on Njoku's status for this Sunday's game in Las Vegas has yet to be made, but he'll likely need to put in a full practice Friday to at the very least avoid taking a designation into the contest.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Focus is on both Watson, Minshew when the Browns visit the Raiders

The Cleveland Browns visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings a title contender? First coach fired? Would Browns bench Deshaun Watson?

As Week 4 kicks off, we tackle five burning topics, including the Vikings' ceiling, the Browns' QB conundrum and which coach will go first.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dealing with multiple injuries Hicks (ribs/elbow) did not participate in practice Wednesday.

Impact Hicks may have picked up the injuries during Sunday's game against the Giants. The 2015 third-round pick will have two more chances to see the practice field Thursday and Friday before the Browns' Week 4 game against the Raiders. Through the first three games of the regular season, Hicks has accrued 18 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pierce mum on possible changes as Raiders try to bounce back against the Browns

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce accused some players of making “business decisions” Sunday in a 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers and promised he would be willing to make...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders vs. Browns Injury Report – Week 4, 2024

See who's in and who's out for the Week 4 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders on September 29, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

To be evaluated next week Coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Chubb (knee) is "doing well" and will be evaluated next week, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stefanski essentially sidestepped the question when a reporter asked if Chubb would be designated to return from injured reserve when first eligible next week. Fantasy managers don't have much to go on right now, with Chubb more than a year removed from suffering ACL and MCL tears but only 10 months out from the second surgery he had on his knee. Fellow Browns running back Jerome Ford has played 66 percent of snaps on offense through three games, averaging 9.7 carries for 48.3 yards and 3.3 catches for 19.3 yards in an offense that's been severely limited by poor play at quarterback and offensive tackle. The situation may be somewhat better by the time Chubb returns, but the combination of subpar team context and major knee surgery will make it difficult to maintain his accustomed rushing efficiency (5.0 YPC or better every season).

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to knee Wednesday Ford (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford's managing a knee injury to begin the week, but he still has two additional opportunities to return to practice Thursday and Friday before Cleveland publishes its Week 4 injury for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Pierre Strong (hamstring) also didn't practice Wednesday, while Nick Chubb (knee) is ineligible to come off the PUP list until Week 5 at the earliest, leaving D'Onta Foreman and Gary Brightwell as the team's only healthy running backs at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No injury concerns for Week 4 Cooper practiced without limitations Wednesday and wasn't listed on Cleveland's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cooper stayed down after one of Cleveland's final offensive plays in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants, but he eventually walked off under his own power, and the veteran wide receiver has evidently recovered from that injury scare. He's expected to continue working as Deshaun Watson's top target Sunday against the Raiders after scoring a pair of touchdowns in Week 3. Cooper has 29 targets through three games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IR Teller (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Teller suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in this past Sunday's loss to the Giants and was reportedly looking at a multi-week absence. His move to IR will now guarantee a four-game absence. In a corresponding move, the team signed signed Germain Ifedi to their active roster from the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Strong (hamstring) is not slated to practice Wednesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Strong suffered the injury in Week 2 and has yet to play or practice with the team since. He'll likely need to get on the field Thursday in some form to have a chance to play Sunday against the Raiders. His current injury is compounded by Jerome Ford (knee) also missing practice Wednesday, leaving D'Onta Foreman and Gary Brightwell as the only healthy running backs currently on the Browns' roster.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice, not rule out Coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday he "doesn't see" Garrett (foot/Achilles/thigh), who is not practicing, being ruled out for Sunday's road matchup against the Raiders, Daniel Oy...

Impact Garrett is listed as a non-participant Wednesday due to a trio of injuries, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. The star edge rusher underwent an MRI earlier this week with results that came back clean, and Stefanski has also labeled him "day-to-day." Garrett concluded Cleveland's 21-15 loss to the Giants with just one tackle while playing a season-low 56 percent of defensive snaps. He'll have two more chances to get back on the practice field ahead of Sunday's game in Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DE Myles Garrett among key Browns players not practicing due to injuries. RG Teller placed on IR

The Cleveland Browns have an All-Star roster of injured players, hardly ideal for a team hurting across the board after three weeks

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not practicing Njoku (ankle) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Njoku has missed back-to-back contests due to a high-ankle sprain, and his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders remains uncertain at this stage. That said, the tight end is expected to get some work in as the week progresses, offering some hope that he could return to action as soon as this weekend. If, however, Njoku remains out versus Las Vegas, Jordan Akins would continue to lead the Browns' TE corps in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to practice Wednesday Ford (knee) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford was on the field for 53 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's loss to the Giants, while logging 10 carries for 37 yards and three catches for 33 yards in the contest. It remains to be seen if the running back's knee issue is something that might impact his Week 4 status, but if Ford is limited or out this weekend against the Raiders, D'Onta Foreman and Gary Brightwell would be candidates for added snaps.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL Week 4 Picks, Predictions: Bet Broncos to cover, Chiefs-Chargers Under

Geoff Schwartz offers up his best bets for Week 4. Find out why he likes the Broncos to cover against the Jets and why he's taking the Under...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

QB Stock Market Week 4: Aaron Rodgers looks rejuvenated. Where’s Patrick Mahomes’ mojo?

Another wacky week for QBs was punctuated by rookie Jayden Daniels upstaging Joe Burrow. Here are Henry McKenna's latest QB rankings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Active in defeat Hicks recorded eight tackles (five solo), including a tackle for a loss, in the Browns' 21-15 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Impact The starting middle linebacker also played on 87 percent of the defensive snaps. Hicks has 18 tackles (11 solo), including a sack, and two passes defensed this season. He finished with 100 or more tackles in each of the last five campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE