AP Sportlight
Sportlight for Oct. 31, 2020OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEVIN JOHNSON
Makes debut Sunday Johnson made his season debut in Sunday's 34-20 win over Washington. He had three tackles and forced a fumble over 38 snaps (58 percent).
Impact Johnson, who had been dealing with an abdomen injury that forced him to miss the first two weeks, also played special teams Sunday. It looks like he's ready to handle a larger share of snaps Week 4 against Dallas. That will be a boost to the secondary, which is without Greedy Williams (shoulder) and lost Denzel Ward (groin) during the Week 3 win.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Early results: Browns, Garrett off to flying start in 2020
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Browns starting CB Ward questionable for Washington game
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Expected to play Sunday Johnson (abdomen) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Johnson is returning from a lacerated liver which he suffered in training camp, and he's expected to make his 2020 debut Sunday. Now officially cleared to play, Johnson is expected to handle the starting nickel role as long as he's healthy.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Browns' star Beckham finds "acceptance" on and off field
Odell Beckham feels he's maturedSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Browns must protect QB Mayfield from Washington's "wreckers"
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Cleared to practice Johnson (abdomen) returned to practice Monday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Coach Kevin Stefanski said Johnson -- who suffered a lacerated liver in August -- has been cleared to practice. He may not be taking contact yet, but that should be revealed on Wednesday's practice report. Greedy Williams (shoulder) could return in Week 3 versus Washington as well, so Johnson's role will likely be limited if he plays.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Browns starting LB Mack, CB Williams back from injuries
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Remains out Thursday Johnson (abdomen) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bengals, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact This doesn't come as a surprise considering Johnson still hasn't practiced since suffering a lacerated liver in training camp. The cornerback's next chance to make his season debut will come in Week 3 against Washington.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson throws 3 TD passes for Ravens in 38-6 rout of Browns
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Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstring
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Won't play Sunday Johnson (abdomen) is ruled out for Sunday's season opener in Baltimore, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Johnson was hospitalized due to a lacerated liver during training camp, and a timetable for his return to the field remains uncertain. After facing Baltimore on Sunday, the Browns will have a short turnaround before suiting up against the Bengals on Sept. 17.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy Beckham, Landry hope for big 2nd season with Browns
Their first year together in Cleveland didn't go quite the way Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry expectedSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No excuses: Mayfield turns page on 2019, focused for Browns
Baker Mayfield isn't using any excuses to explain what went wrong for him in 2019SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Browns starting C Tretter returns to practice after surgery
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Camp injuries, virus protocols had some NFL teams scrambling
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Browns speak out about social justice at stadium practice
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Bills built to win now with majority of starters returning
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Released from hospital Johnson was released from the hospital Friday after suffering a lacerated liver, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Johnson will look to clear the necessary protocols and return to the team Tuesday, but he'll be eased back into drills and conditioning. The team expects it to be at least two weeks until he's back to full speed, and the 2015 first-round pick is in danger of missing a couple of games to start the season. Terrance Mitchell and M.J. Stewart could see an uptick in playing time with Johnson on the sidelines.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Released from hospital Johnson (lacerated liver) was released from the hospital Saturday and is considered week-to-week, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Johnson has gotten through the health scare that arose from being landed on by tight end Harrison Bryant, but it's unclear when the nickel cornerback will be fit to get back on the field.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Browns CB Johnson released from hospital, RB Chubb back
Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson has been released from the hospital after suffering a lacerated liver in practice this weekAUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hospitalized after practice injury Johnson has been admitted to University Hospitals after suffering a laceration to his liver during Wednesday's practice, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Johnson suffered the injury when rookie tight end Harrison Bryant landed on him during a coverage drill. He's expected to remain hospitalized for one more day for observation. The 2015 first-round pick, who inked a one-year deal with the Browns back in March, should be in the mix to start at nickle cornerback when back to full health.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Browns CB Johnson lacerates liver on routine practice play
Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson remains hospitalized after his liver was lacerated in practice when rookie tight end Harrison Bryant landed on himAUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buffalo Bills set to open camp with high expectations
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