CLEVELAND BROWNS NEWS

David Njoku - Another missed practice Njoku (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Back-to-back absences from practice cloud Njoku's status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, with offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey noting Thursday that if the Browns' top tight end is unavailable this weekend, the team would employ a committee approach at the position. In that scenario, Jordan Akins and Blake Whiteheart would see added Week 15 opportunities, with Tre' McKitty and Cameron Latu being potential practice squad elevations.

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Myles Harden - Will come off IR Harden (shin) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Harden, who hasn't played since Week 1, was designated to return Nov. 27. He's still in the 21-day window, but with Greg Newsome (hamstring) placed on injured reserve this week, there's a need for additional bodies in the secondary. Cameron Mitchell will start in place of Newsome, while Harden provides depth.

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Cameron Mitchell - Filling in at slot CB Mitchell will replace Greg Newsome (hamstring) as the slot cornerback in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Newsome injured his hamstring late in last Sunday's loss to the Steelers and eventually landed on injured reserve. Mitchell, a fifth-round draft pick in 2023, was in a similar position during his rookie season, filling in for injured starters late in the season. He recorded 18 tackles, 1.0 sacks and two passes defensed last season and has played all 13 games in a depth role in 2024.

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Sam Kamara - Returns to practice Kamara (concussion) was a limited participant in Cleveland's practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Kamara has missed the team's past two games due to a concussion but managed to return to practice Wednesday. However, the 26-year-old will still have to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to be able to play Sunday versus Kansas City.

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Mike Ford Jr. - Limited in practice Ford (concussion) was a limited participant in Cleveland's practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Ford is still in the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during the team's Week 14 loss versus the Steelers. While the 29-year-old will look to be good to go for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, if he ends up being unable to play, Chigozie Anusiem would likely see increased playing time.

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Jamari Thrash - Limited Wednesday Thrash (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Thrash was inactive for the Browns' Week 14 loss to the Steelers after registering a DNP/LP/LP practice schedule prior to the game. If the 2024 fifth-round pick from Louisville is forced to miss his second consecutive game in Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs due to this shoulder injury, expect Michael Woods to have an expanded role in Cleveland's offense.

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Cedric Tillman - In line for limited practice Tillman (concussion) is slated to return to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Tillman has missed the past two games, but after not practicing last week the wideout's return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity, has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Tillman's potential return arrives at an opportune time, with fellow key pass catcher David Njoku dealing with a hamstring issue that could impact his Week 15 status.

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Cedric Tillman - Participating in practice Wednesday Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Tillman (concussion) will participate in practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tillman has missed Cleveland's last two games and didn't practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Week 14, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field Wednesday. In order to suit up Sunday versus the Chiefs, though, Tillman will need to gain full clearance from the NFL's concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist.

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Dustin Hopkins - Pressure mounting? Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Hopkins will continue to handing starting reps, but the team "will work through" continuing evaluations at the kicker position...

Impact Hopkins missed two field-goal attempts during Cleveland's 27-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 14, and across 13 appearances this season he's converted just 16 of 25 attempts. The veteran's current 64 percent conversion rate stands as the worst mark of his career by a significant margin. The Browns signed kicker Riley Patterson to the practice squad on Tuesday, an indication that continued struggles on Hopkins' part could lead to a change at the position.

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David Njoku - Day-to-day with hamstring injury Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Njoku (hamstring) won't practice and is considered day-to-day, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Njoku will have two more opportunities to increase his activity level at practice head of Sunday's matchup against Kansas City. The starting tight end has scored three touchdowns in his last two appearances, with a total of 16 catches for 94 yards (on 30 targets) in those contests. If he were to miss any time, Jordan Akins would figure to start at tight end for the Browns.

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Mike Hall Jr. - Designated for return The Browns announced Wednesday that Hall (knee) has been designated for return from IR.

Impact Hall now has a 21-day window wherein he can be monitored at practice without counting against the 53-man roster. The rookie second-round pick has been sidelined due to a knee injury since Week 9. In four appearances this season, Hall has totaled five tackles (two solo).

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Grant Delpit - Makes six tackles in loss Delpit finished with six tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers.

Impact The safety has now recorded at least five tackles in every game he's played in this season but one. Delpit has 84 stops (51 solo) on the year.

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Myles Garrett - Records yet another sack Garrett finished with three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers.

Impact The five-time All-Pro now has 11.0 sacks on the year, his seventh straight campaign with double-digit sacks. Garrett has 35 total tackles (29 solo), three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2024 as well.

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Devin Bush - Active in loss Bush recorded six tackles (one solo), including a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 27-14 defeat to the Steelers.

Impact The linebacker now has 63 tackles (36 solo), including 1.0 sacks, on the year. Bush has only played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps twice this season, but he has clearly been active when he's been on the field.

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Mohamoud Diabate - Records seven stops in loss Diabate finished with seven tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers.

Impact The middle linebacker has now played on at least 68 percent of the defensive snaps in seven of Cleveland's last eight games. The second-year pro has 50 tackles (24 solo) after making just eight as a rookie last year.

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Greg Newsome II - Placed on injured reserve The Browns placed Newsome (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Newsome's season is over after suffering a hamstring during Sunday's loss to the Steelers. The 24-year-old ended his campaign totaling 27 tackles (24 solo) and an interception in 13 games played and in his absence, Rodney McLeod will likely take over as the team's slot corner.

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