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Laments rough start Emerson acknowledged to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal that he has not played well to start the 2024 season.

Impact Emerson emerged as a capable cornerback in 2023 and allowed one touchdown on 73 targets, per Pro Football Focus, but progress has not been linear in 2024. He's given up three touchdowns and allowed 16 catches on 25 targets. That included a 41-yard touchdown against the Commanders last week just before halftime to give Washington a commanding 24-3 lead. Things will not get easier in Week 6 for Emerson, who will be tasked with guarding Eagles wideouts A.J. Browns and Davonta Smith (concussion), both of whom logged full practices Wednesday and are expected to play following a bye week.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle added to injury report Njoku was listed with both knee and ankle injuries on Wednesday's injury report. He did not participate.

Impact Njoku, who began the week of preparation with a knee injury sustained during Week 5's loss to the Commanders, had missed the previous three weeks due to an ankle, suggesting he may not have been 100 percent. He's day-to-day heading into a Week 6 road game in Philadelphia. If Njoku is unable to go, Jordan Akins and Geoff Swaim, newly added to the active roster from the practice squad, will see more activity.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles vs. Browns Injury Report – Week 6, 2024

See who's in and who's out for the Week 6 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns on October 13, 2024.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

Logs DNP on Wednesday Hickman (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hickman seemingly sustained this ankle injury during the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders, as he recorded three total tackles on just 15 snaps (13 defensive and two on special teams), his lowest snap-count of the season. The 22-year-old's participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide a better indication of his potential availability for Week 6, when the Browns travel to Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Garrett (Achilles) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old defensive end has been playing through this Achilles issue for the last two weeks, so holding him out of Wednesday's practice is most likely precautionary. Garrett's participation Thursday and Friday will provide the best indication on whether the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year can continue playing through his Achilles injury in the Browns' Week 6 matchup against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice again Chubb (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Chubb was a limited participant all last week after the Browns opened his 21-day practice window Oct. 2. Coach Kevin Stefanski isn't giving hints about whether the running back might actually be activated this week, merely saying "anything is possible" when asked Wednesday about Chubb's availability for the game at Philadelphia this Sunday, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Owusu-Koramoah (leg) was not listed on the Browns' injury report Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com report.s

Impact Owusu-Koramoah left during the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders due to cramping. That doesn't appear to be a lingering issue, as he was able to practice without restriction Wednesday. Owusu-Koramoah has registered 39 tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two passes defended (one interception) and one forced fumble through the first five games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Wednesday's practice Strong (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Strong missed two games due to a hamstring injury prior to returning in the Week 5 loss to Washington, but it looks like he's still dealing with some lingering effects of the injury. He had just one carry and one target in his return while also returning kickoffs on special teams. Jerome Ford is set to continue leading Cleveland's banged-up backfield Sunday against the Eagles, as the Browns are battling backfield injuries of varying degrees to Strong, D'Onta Foreman (ankle), Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee).

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury report McLeod (head) was left off Wednesday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McLeod suffered a face laceration in the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders, but it appears he's already past the issue. Expect the Virginia product to continue serving as one of Cleveland's top reserve safeties now that he's recovered from his face laceration.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deshaun Watson under siege as QB's dismal play leads to criticism, calls for benching

Deshaun Watson has been dealing with criticism for his poor play through five weeks

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DNP after being labeled DTD Coach Kevin Stefanski labeled Njoku (knee) "day-to-day" Wednesday, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, and Njoku didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleve...

Impact Njoku's day-to-day label is encouraging, but he'll likely need to practice to some extent Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance of avoiding a fourth absence in a five-game span Sunday against the Eagles. He returned from an ankle injury in Week 5 against the Commanders, but this new injury doesn't seem to be related to that one.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Diabate (hip) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Diabate had missed Cleveland's last four contests after suffering a hip injury during the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Cowboys, but it appears he'll be returning to the field soon. Cleveland now has 21 days to activate Diabate to its active roster before he reverts to IR. Expect the 23-year-old to serve as a depth piece in the Browns' middle linebacker corps once he's fully past his hip issue.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Hurst (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Hurst has missed the Browns' last four games after sustaining an ankle injury in the Cleveland's Week 1 loss to the Cowboys, but it appears he's nearing a return to the field. The Browns will now have 21 days to activate Hurst to their active roster before he reverts to IR. He's expected to serve as a rotational interior defensive lineman once he fully recovers from his ankle issue.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at practice Njoku (knee) doesn't appear to be practicing Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact He wasn't listed on the pre-practice injury report, but Njoku apparently isn't on the field for the portion of practice that's open to media. He returned from an ankle injury for Sunday's 34-13 loss to Washington, only to pick up a new injury (to his knee) and play just seven snaps in the second half. Browns coach Kevin Steafnski considered Njoku day-to-day, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to IR Cleveland placed Hughlett (ribs) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact Hughlett was forced out of Sunday's game at Washington early after suffering an injury to his ribs, and now he'll have to sit out of at least the Browns' next four games as he recovers. They'll have to find a new long snapper until he's ready to play again.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Browns signed Swaim to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Swaim had been elevated for Cleveland's past three contests, so the Browns had to sign the veteran tight end to the 53-man roster in order for him to be available for Sunday's road matchup against the Eagles. In those three games Swaim has played 10, 24 and 20 offensive snaps, respectively, but he's yet to earn his first target of the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Ward (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Ward picked up a hamstring issue during Sunday's game at Washington and was forced out early, and now his availability for Week 6 is in jeopardy. He'll likely have to practice on at least a limited basis Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play at Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Ward (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Ward picked up a hamstring issue during Sunday's game at Washington and was forced out early, and now his availability for Week 6 is in jeopardy. He'll likely have to practice on at least a limited basis Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play at Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concussion confirmed Delpit (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Delpit suffered a concussion during Sunday's game at Washington, and now his status for Week 6 is up in the air. He'd probably need to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to suit up Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concussion confirmed Delpit (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Delpit suffered a concussion during Sunday's game at Washington, and now his status for Week 6 is up in the air. He'd probably need to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to suit up Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Foreman (ankle) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact In the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders, Foreman was on the field for 21 of a possible 62 snaps en route to carrying nine times for 44 yards and catching his only target for 16 yards, while working in tandem with Jerome Ford's (36 snaps, nine carries, three catches). With a Wednesday absence looming, Foreman's status for Sunday's game against the Eagles is now worth monitoring.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Foreman won't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact In the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders, Foreman was on the field for 21 of the team's 62 snaps on offense, finishing the day with nine carries for 44 yards and one reception for 16 yards. With a Wednesday absence looming, Foreman's status for Sunday's game against the Eagles is now worth monitoring. He had been working as the No. 2 option out of the backfield behind Jerome Ford, but even if Foreman overcomes the injury ahead of Sunday's contest, he could slide down to third on the depth chart if the Browns activate Nick Chubb (knee) from the PUP list this week.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one catch vs. Commanders Jeudy caught one pass on three targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders.

Impact Jeudy saw seven targets in three of the first four games of the regular season, but he saw a season-low three targets during Sunday's blowout. Jeudy saw just one pass from Deshaun Watson in the second half as Cleveland's offense struggled to move the ball down the field, with its only touchdown coming during garbage time late in the fourth quarter. Jeudy and the Browns' offense will look to bounce back in Week 6 against a well-rested Eagles defense that will be coming out of its bye.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

After Robert Saleh firing, 7 candidates to become Jets coach in 2025

The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh and plan to have an interim the rest of 2024. Here are seven candidates to take the reins in 2025.

OCTOBER 8, 2024