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Denzel Ward - Questionable for Sunday Ward (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Ward upgraded to a limited session Friday after logging back-to-back DNPs to begin the Browns' week of practice, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. The Ohio State product must still clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Week 9. If he's unable to do so, Cameron Mitchell will likely see increased work with the Browns' first-team secondary.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Hicks - Won't play Sunday Hicks (ribs/elbow/triceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Hicks was unable to practice all week and now is in line to miss his fourth game this season due to ribs, elbow and triceps injuries. The first-year Brown has recorded 24 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defended two passes across his five appearances this season. Expect Mohamoud Diabate to serve as Cleveland's top middle linebacker in Hicks' stead.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Jerome Ford - Set for first action since Week 6 Ford (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Ford upgraded to full practice participation Friday after a pair of limited sessions, paving the way for him to return from a two-game absence. He was the top option in Cleveland's backfield while Nick Chubb worked his way back from a knee injury to begin the season, but Ford will likely work in a change-of-pace role behind a healthy Chubb moving forward.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Jerry Jeudy - Cleared despite limited practices Jeudy (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Jeudy was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday, but he'll be available Sunday against the Chargers. Recent personnel developments in Cleveland seem to have elevated Jeudy's fantasy stock, as Amari Cooper (wrist) was traded to Buffalo and Jameis Winston replaced Deshaun Watson (Achilles) under center. Jeudy was held to one catch in the first game after Cooper was traded, but the former bounced back with 79 receiving yards in Week 8 against the Ravens as Winston made his first start of the season.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Browns CB Denzel Ward back at practice following 6th concussion, not yet cleared to play Sunday

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward returned to practice Friday and could be cleared to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers after suffering his sixth documented concus...
NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
David Njoku - Good to go for Week 9 Njoku (ankle/hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Some doubt over Njoku's availability crept in after he missed practice Thursday, but he's good to go for the Browns' second game with Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback. Njoku showed strong chemistry with Winston in Cleveland's 29-24 Week 8 win over the Ravens, posting five catches for 61 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. In Njoku's last five games started by a quarterback other than Deshaun Watson (Achilles), Njoku has 434 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE
David Njoku - Back at practice Njoku (ankle/hand) returned to practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Njoku didn't practice Thursday, so his return to the field a day later bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Chargers. If the tight end is able to work fully Friday, he could head into the weekend without a Week 9 injury designation.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Jerry Jeudy - Limited practice Thursday Jeudy (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.
Impact Jeudy practiced fully Wednesday, so his addition to the Browns' injury report a day later makes his status worth tracking. The team's upcoming injury report will relay whether the wideout approaches Sunday's game against the Chargers with an injury designation or cleared for Week 9 action.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1
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Jameis Winston's 3-TD start gives Browns some belief, momentum heading into matchup with Chargers

Jameis Winston made quite an impression in his first start in more than two years
OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
David Njoku - Misses Thursday's practice Njoku (ankle) missed practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Njoku practiced fully Wednesday, so his addition to the Browns' injury report a day later is notable. As Cabot notes, the tight end dealt with an ankle issue earlier this season, but it's unclear at this stage if his absence from Thursday's session is maintenance-related or indicative of a setback. Look for added context on that front to arrive no later than Friday, when the Browns practice again.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 31 • FOX SPORTS

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OCTOBER 31
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2024 NFL Week 9 picks, predictions: Back Browns to cover, Bucs to go Under

Geoff Schwartz high on the new-look Browns and Atlanta's star back — but he doesn't have the same confidence in a Bucs team visiting Kansas...
OCTOBER 31
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OCTOBER 31
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Ronnie Hickman - Limited to open week Hickman (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hickman has been sidelined for the Browns' last three games after suffering an ankle injury in Week 5 against the Commanders. He's trending in the right direction by practicing Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- and his practice participation over the next two days will indicate whether he'll be able to suit up against the Chargers on Sunday. Over the first five games of the regular season, Hickman logged 17 tackles (16 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble recovery.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Denzel Ward - Doesn't practice Wednesday Ward (concussion) was listed as a DNP on the Browns' injury report Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ward was diagnosed with a concussion following the Browns' Week 8 win over the Ravens. It was the second time he's been diagnosed with a concussion this season and the sixth time in his NFL career, though Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Wednesday that Ward is considered day-to-day. Even if Ward were to return to practice this week, it's no guarantee that he'll be able to pass the league's five-step concussion protocols ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Za'Darius Smith - Working through illness Smith (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith logged his fifth sack of the season during this past Sunday's win over the Ravens. However, the 2015 fourth-round pick is dealing with an illness, which kept him out of practice Wednesday and may impact his availability over the next two days. The Browns' final injury report Friday will indicate whether Smith will be able to suit up against the Chargers on Sunday.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Jerome Ford - Another limited practice Ford (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ford has missed two straight games, but back-to-back limited practices (including this past Friday) suggest that he has a chance to suit up this weekend against the Chargers. That said, with Nick Chubb having reclaimed the top job in Cleveland's backfield, Ford's fantasy upside has taken a notable hit ahead of Week 9 action.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Browns vs. Chargers Injury Report – Week 9, 2024

See who's in and who's out for the Week 9 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on November 3, 2024.
OCTOBER 30 • DATA SKRIVE
Browns vs. Chargers Injury Report – Week 9, 2024
Joel Bitonio - Dealing with foot issue Bitonio (foot) won't practice Wednesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Bitonio played 100.0 percent of the Browns' offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Ravens; however, it appears he sustained a foot injury in the process. The veteran offensive lineman will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 9, when the Browns host the Chargers.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Hicks - Doesn't practice Wednesday Hicks (elbow/triceps) didn't practice Wednesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Hicks has missed three of the Browns' last four contests after sustaining elbow and triceps injuries in the team's Week 4 loss to the Raiders. Wednesday's DNP suggests that both his elbow and triceps are still bothering him, and he's in jeopardy of missing Sunday's matchup against the Chargers. The veteran linebacker will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 9.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah remains sidelined with neck injury, will not play against Chargers

Browns Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will sit out this week’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers as he continues to recover from a neck injury suffered on a violen...
OCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Denzel Ward - Could play Week 9 Ward (concussion) is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Despite Ward suffering his second concussion this season in Week 8 against the Ravens, it appears the Ohio State product may be making quick progress through the league's five-step protocols. His status for Week 9 though won't likely be known until closer to kickoff Sunday.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
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