PIERRE STRONG JR. NEWS

Limited participant Thursday Strong (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Strong was a limited participant for the second straight day as the Browns prepare for a Week 5 matchup on the road at Washington. Both Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) were designated to return this week, but it's looking like neither will play Sunday. If Strong is ready to go, he could join D'Onta Foreman behind starter Jerome Ford. Strong could also see opportunities as a returner.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Strong has missed the Browns' last two games due to a hamstring injury sustained during the team's Week 2 win over the Jaguars. The 25-year-old didn't practice at all last week, so Wednesday's limited session could mean he's trending in a positive direction ahead of the Browns' Week 5 matchup against the Commanders.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again for Week 4 Strong (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Strong will miss his second consecutive games after he was injured 10 snaps into Week 2. In his absence, Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman will continue to handle the bulk of the work out of Cleveland's backfield in what is a plus spot versus Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Strong (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Strong still hasn't stepped on the field since suffering the injury in Week 2. He'll likely need to return to practice Friday to have any chance of suiting up Sunday against the Raiders, but even then he may be leaning closer to doubtful for the matchup.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Strong (hamstring) is not slated to practice Wednesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Strong suffered the injury in Week 2 and has yet to play or practice with the team since. He'll likely need to get on the field Thursday in some form to have a chance to play Sunday against the Raiders. His current injury is compounded by Jerome Ford (knee) also missing practice Wednesday, leaving D'Onta Foreman and Gary Brightwell as the only healthy running backs currently on the Browns' roster.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Ruled out for Week 3 Strong (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Strong pulled his hamstring in the Browns' Week 2 win over the Jaguars and didn't practice all week. With Strong set to miss Sunday's contest, the Browns are expected to ride their backfield tandem of D'Onta Foreman and Jerome Ford in a favorable spot as home favorites.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Strong (hamstring) is not practicing Thursday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Strong has missed back-to-back practices since suffering a hamstring injury during Cleveland's win over the Jaguars in Week 2. Coach Kevin Stefanski has labeled Strong week-to-week, so he looks like an unlikely candidate to return in time for Sunday's game against the Giants. When Strong manages to retake the field, he figures to resume working behind Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman in the Browns' backfield.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Strong (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Strong is considered week-to-week after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 18-13 win over Jacksonville. Strong thus figures to miss at least one game, leaving Cleveland's backfield in the hands of Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman, both of whom worked ahead of Strong this past Sunday in any case.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week with hamstring issue Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Strong is viewed as week-to-week with a hamstring injury, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Strong played 21 total snaps (10 offensive and 11 on special teams), returned one kickoff for 25 yards and rushed once for negative-five yards before leaving the Browns' Week 2 win with a hamstring injury. Expect D'Onta Foreman to work as Cleveland's No. 2 running back behind Jerome Ford while Strong recovers.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Strong Jr. ruled out for remainder of game vs. Jaguars Strong sustained a hamstring injury in the third quarter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Won't return Sunday Strong has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to a hamstring injury, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Strong returned one kickoff for 25 yards and rushed for minus-five yards on one carry before leaving Sunday's contest. D'Onta Foreman will be the primary backup at running back behind Jerome Ford for the rest of the game.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Primary backup Week 1 Strong had two carries for 10 yards and caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 33-17 loss to Dallas in Week 1.

Impact Strong, who played 18 snaps on offense, was the primary backup to Jerome Ford (57) while D'Onta Foreman was limited to one snap. The distribution of backfield snaps are likely the result of the Browns falling behind. The Cowboys were ahead by three scores at halftime and four scores early in the third quarter. The need to throw benefits Strong more than Foreman.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing without limitations Strong (ribs) isn't listed on Cleveland's injury report Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Strong's practicing fully heading into Sunday's Week 1 game against the Cowboys. He's likely to play a rotational role alongside D'Onta Foreman in a Browns backfield that will be led by Jerome Ford in the absence of Nick Chubb (knee), who will miss at least the first four games after opening the season on the PUP list.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One of two RBs on roster Strong (ribs) is one of two running backs on Cleveland's initial 53-man roster.

Impact It's a good sign Strong's recent rib injury isn't serious, but the Browns figure to add a third running back before Week 1, with the most likely option being a re-signing of D'Onta Foreman. For now, Strong and presumed Week 1 starter Jerome Ford are the only RBs on the 53-man roster, as Foreman was released Tuesday while Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) were placed on injury lists. Chubb and Hines are ineligible for the first four games of the season.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In line to resume practicing Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Strong (ribs) will return to practice this week, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Strong departed last Wednesday's practice in an ambulance and was transported to a local hospital, where he was diagnosed with a rib contusion. He has two weeks remaining to resume practicing in full before Cleveland's regular-season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 8.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Stefanski on Deshaun Watson, Pierre Strong Jr., playing Seattle, and more: Transcript Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski took questions from reporters on Wednesday.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns RB Pierre Strong Jr. leaves practice in ambulance Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr.left practice in an ambulance Wednesday after suffering a rib contusion.Strong, 25, was injur...

AUGUST 22, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Released from hospital Strong (ribs) was released from University Hospitals on Wednesday after being disagnosed with a rib contusion, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cleveland's statement regarding Strong's departure from Wednesday's practice in an ambulance reads: "Browns RB Pierre Strong suffered a rib contusion. He has been released from University Hospitals after being transported there by ambulance as a precaution while experiencing shortness of breath." It sounds as though Strong, who could open the season as the No. 2 running back behind Jerome ford, has avoided a serious injury, but he could still be held out of Saturday's preseason finale against the Seahawks.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Leaves practice in ambulance Strong (undisclosed) left Wednesday's practice in an ambulance, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Strong walked into team facilities with a trainer early in Wednesday's practice, per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, and it looks like he'll now be taken to a hospital for further evaluation. With Nick Chubb (knee) still sidelined, Strong appears in good position to begin the regular season as the No. 2 running back behind Jerome Ford, but he may now be dealing with a serious injury.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cameo in preseason loss Strong carried the ball three times for two yards and caught one of two targets for three yards in Saturday's 27-12 preseason loss to the Vikings.

Impact With Cleveland sitting out all its starters and key reserves, Strong got the start in the backfield but left the game after only two drives, with D'Onta Foreman getting an extended look after that. The usage bodes well for Strong's chances of securing the No. 2 spot on the running back depth chart behind Jerome Ford to begin the season, but it would be only a temporary assignment until Nick Chubb (knee) is ready to game action.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Biggest backfield workload Saturday Strong carried the ball six times for 15 yards and caught two of three targets for 10 yards in Saturday's 23-10 preseason loss to the Packers. He also returned one kickoff for 27 y...

Impact The 2022 fourth-round pick was the second Cleveland running back into the game after Jerome Ford, and Strong wound up leading the team in carries, although no Browns RB had much success on the ground. Strong also figures to begin the regular season in the No. 2 spot on the depth chart, but his role and workload depend entirely on how quickly Nick Chubb (knee) completes his recovery and reclaims his starting job.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Questionable versus Houston Strong (back) is listed as questionable for Cleveland's wild-card matchup against Houston on Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of Celveland.com reports.

Impact Strong suffered a back injury during the team's season finale, which has cast doubt on his availability for Saturday's playoff game. If the 2022 fourth-round pick ends up being unable to play, James Proche should handle Cleveland's kick return duties.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE