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Undergoing further evaluation Foreman was helicoptered to a medical facility Thursday morning after he sustained a direct blow to the head that resulted in neck pain during a training camp practice, Kevin Patra...

Impact The Browns released a statement noting that "the (team's) athletic training staff deployed their standard emergency action procedures to immobilize Foreman. He was taken to an ambulance and is being transported via helicopter to a Medical Center in Roanoke, VA to undergo further medical evaluation. Foreman had movement in all his extremities. Updates will be provided as more information is received." Foreman, who spent last season with the Bears, signed a one-year deal with the Browns in March.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers potentially serious injury Foreman was immobilized and carted off the field after suffering an injury at practice Thursday, Daryl Ruiter of 923 The Fan reports.

Impact Foreman reportedly grabbed at his neck after going down in practice, and while he was able to move around afterward, the Browns' medical staff wisely took the cautious step of immobilizing him on a stretcher. Foreman now figures to be evaluated for potential spinal or neck issues.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doing individual drills Jeudy (leg) is going through individual drills Thursday, with coach Kevin Stefanski saying the wideout is "close" to returning to practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jeudy previously missed June minicamp and has yet to practice with his teammates at training camp, but it sounds like he'll get back on the field with plenty of time to spare before the start of the regular season. The Browns traded for him in March and gave him a three-year extension shortly thereafter, presumably making Jeudy their new No. 2 receiver after Elijah Moore struggled in the role last year.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Active for training camp Jefferson (groin) has been an active participant at training camp with the Browns, Scott Petrak of Browns Zone reports.

Impact Jefferson signed with Cleveland in the offseason after ending the 2023 season with the Jets by undergoing surgery to repair two ruptures of his groin. The defensive lineman is competing with the likes of Michael Hall and Siaki Ika for a spot on the active roster in 2024.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Jones (knee) participated in practice Tuesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones underwent surgery in December to repair the torn MCL in his right knee that he sustained in practice. He sat out of OTAs and minicamp, but the 2023 fourth-round pick appears to have fully recovered from his surgery and is slated to serve as the backup right tackle behind Jack Conklin (knee).

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Tuesday Thompson-Robinson (hip) participated in practice Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Thompson-Robinson was limited in drills during mandatory minicamp in June while rehabbing from a hip subluxation injury he sustained in Week 15 against the Texans. He appears be fully healthy as training camp gets underway, and he will compete with Tyler Huntley and Jameis Winston for the backup quarterback job behind starter Deshaun Watson.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 29, 2024

Still not practicing Garrett (hamstring) was present but not participating in Monday's full-pads practice, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Garrett sustained a hamstring injury during Cleveland's minicamp earlier this offseason, and he has yet to return to the field. The Browns have been extremely cautious with the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, but he's still expected to return to practice sooner rather than later.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR The Browns placed Allen (calf) on injured reserve Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Allen signed with the Browns earlier in the offseason after spending the first six years of his career with the Rams, but it now appears that he's dealing with a calf injury that's landed him on IR. Unless Allen is able to reach an injury settlement with the Browns, he'll miss all of Cleveland's 2024 campaign.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Progress continues Browns GM Andrew Berry said Monday that Chubb (knee) has "a little way to go" with his rehab, ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi reports.

Impact Chubb was spotted Friday running sprints and doing agility work, with Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer noting that team owner Jimmy Haslam "looked very pleased" to see Chubb "cutting with tremendous agility". While the reports from other Cleveland beat writers weren't quite as glowing, Zac Jackson of The Athletic agreed that it was "impressive" to see Chubb's progress both on the field and in the weight room (a viral video shortly before training camp showed the RB squatting more than 500 pounds). Neither player nor team has mentioned a timeline for Chubb coming off the physically unable to perform list and returning to practice, leaving him uncertain for the early part of the season despite a general sense of optimism. He had surgeries in September and then November to address ACL and MCL tears in his left knee.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins practice Ford (personal) returned to practice Monday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Ford missed practice from Thursday through the weekend to attend to an unspecified personal matter. He remains the favorite to lead Cleveland's backfield if Nick Chubb (knee) isn't ready by Week 1, but it could be a committee situation with D'Onta Foreman, Pierre Strong and/or Nyheim Hines (knee) also having roles.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Tomlinson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Friday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Cleveland head Kevin Stefanski indicated the surgery was successful but did not offer a timeline for Tomlinson's return. The team is hoping he'll be ready to go for the season opener, Sept. 8, against the Cowboys. Tomlinson's main contribution in 2023 was to occupy bodies and set up sacks for edge rushers.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Saturday that Jeudy (leg) is "ramping up" and "close" to joining teammates on the field for practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Jo...

Impact Jeudy worked on the side with trainers for a third consecutive day Saturday. Stefanski added that the wide receiver is "getting better" without going into detail regarding the leg injury.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for practice Njoku (undisclosed) participated in his first training camp practice Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Njoku missed the first two days of training camp with an undisclosed injury, but the team never indicated the matter was overly serious. The big-bodied tight end is now poised to build off a stellar second half of the 2023 season where he registered 50 receptions, 598 receiving yards and four touchdowns over the Browns' final eight games including the playoffs.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Ford (personal) remained away from the team and missed Friday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Ford was out for a second consecutive practice, but Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated that Ford would be back "shortly." The coach also hinted that the running back will have "great news" to share once he returns to camp. The 24-year-old Ford is projected to be the Browns' lead back as long as Nick Chubb is recovering from his knee injury.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in workout Friday Chubb (knee) had a post-practice workout Friday, running sprints of 40 yards, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact This was the first activity that any outsiders have seen of Chubb, who has worked on the side with trainers over the first two days of camp doing non-football exercises -- as Jackson described it, "keep-the-blood flowing kind of stuff." Chubb was not wearing a brace or wrap during the sprints, and Jackson reports it's hard to tell if he was running full speed or if he's dealing with any restrictions. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said the running back is right where should be in his recovery. Chubb opened camp on the active/physically unable to perform list and could be activated at any point during camp.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to practice Coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Garrett (hamstring) will likely be back to participating in full at practice "shortly," Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garrett tweaked his hamstring during a minicamp drill back in June, and he's still limited at practice as he works on recovering. Cleveland has every incentive not to rush the reigning defensive player of the year back onto the practice field until he's absolutely ready.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings

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JULY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking part in 11-on-11s Watson (shoulder) is participating in 11-on-11 drills at Friday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watson is taking 11-on-11 reps for the first time since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, though he did participate in 7-on-7 activities during spring. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Thursday a decision hasn't yet been made on Watson potentially suiting up for either of Cleveland's three preseason games, but it doesn't appear that the 28-year-old quarterback is dealing with limitations at practice any longer. For the time being, Watson is commanding a thin first-team offense, with Jerry Jeudy (leg) and David Njoku (undisclosed) both limited to work on the side due to seemingly minor injuries, and Nick Chubb (knee) having started camp on the PUP list as he works his way back from a pair of surgeries.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo knee scope Tomlinson will have a scope on his injured knee, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact While Tomlinson will be sidelined for the time being, head coach Kevin Stefanski expects him to be ready for the start of the regular season. Once healthy, the 2017 second-round pick should start at defensive tackle alongside Shelby Harris.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working on side Njoku worked on the side during Thursday's practice with an undisclosed injury, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact There's nothing to indicate the nature of the injury or if this was merely a veteran getting an easy first day of camp. Njoku looks to build off a breakout campaign in 2023, when he had career highs in targets (123), catches (81), yards (882) and touchdowns (six). Competition for targets will be even greater in 2024 with Jerry Jeudy (leg) added to the roster.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE