Impact Takitaki dealt with a hamstring injury during the preseason and apparently aggravated the injury Week 2 versus Houston. Elijah Lee could fill Takitaki's rotational role in the linebacking corps this weekend.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
SIONE TAKITAKI
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18 TCKL
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Won't play Sunday Takitaki has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears due to a hamstring injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Tackle nearly costs Mayfield, Browns coaches urge caution
Baker Mayfield has been warned by his coaches to be more carefulSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Browns have Three Offensive Linemen, Sione Takitaki to Miss Practice; WR Davion Davis Added to Practice Squad Browns start the week with four players not practicing, including three offensive linemen.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Full practice Wednesday Takitaki (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Takitaki has dealt with the hamstring injury for the past few weeks, but his full practice participation Wednesday indicates it's not much of a concern. The 2019 third-round pick is poised to open the season as Cleveland's starting strongside linebacker after recording 67 tackles (41 solo), one sack and one interception in 2020.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Grant Delpit, Greedy Williams, Sione Takitaki return to practice BEREA — The Browns are getting healthier as the opener approaches. Safety Grant Delpit (hamstring), cornerback Greedy Williams (groin) and l...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM
Browns get defensive regulars back as opener at KC nears
The Browns’ defense is getting healthy just in time for a matchup against Patrick Mahomes and those high-scoring ChiefsSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleveland Browns notes: Grant Delpit, Greedy Williams, Sione Takitaki return to practice There is hope the Cleveland Browns defense could be close to full strength Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Browns' McKinley back after absence for personal reasons
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AP source: Browns' Phillips (biceps) could miss most of year
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Suffers hamstring injury Takitaki left Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Takitaki racked up two solo tackles in the team's preseason opener against Jacksonville, and it's not yet clear whether his injury will impact his availability for Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Giants. If the 2019 third-rounder is healthy for the start of the regular season, he's expected to take on a starting role.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Landry stars; Browns, Giants keep it cool in joint practice
Jarvis Landry was the day's biggest star as the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants held the first of two joint practicesAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watch Sione Takitaki come up with the Browns’ fourth interception of Ben Roethlisberger in Sunday night’s wild card game Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki intercepted Ben Roethlisberger for his team's fifth takeaway and fourth interception.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Sione Takitaki Intercepts Big Ben to Seal the Game
JANUARY 11, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Suiting up for finale Takitaki (ankle) is active Week 17 against Pittsburgh.
Impact A week of limited practices won't get in the way of Takitaki taking the field for the season finale, especially after he logged 50 defensive snaps last week. He's lined up to start alongside Jacob Phillips and Mack Wilson to compose the Cleveland trio of linebackers with B.J. Goodson on the COVID list.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns get to practice as 'weight' of Steelers game sinks in
The Cleveland Browns got to practice FridayJANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable for Sunday Takitaki (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact Takitaki has been a limited participant in practice throughout the week, so he may be a true game-time decision Sunday after logging seven tackles (three solo) last week against the Jets.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bothered by ankle Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Takitaki is day-to-day with an ankle injury, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Takitaki appeared to suffer this injury in a Week 16 loss to the Jets. The second-year linebacker tied his season high with seven tackles in that game. The day-to-day designation is encouraging for Takitaki's chances to play in the season finale against the Steelers; his Wednesday practice capacity should be more revealing about this status.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Browns' COVID contact players eligible to return Thursday
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Rams' Goff dislocates thumb, Jets' Gore has chest injury
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Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets
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The Latest: Mississippi pauses football activities thru Wed
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Returns from COVID list The Browns activated Takitaki (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Impact Takitaki wasn't able to face Jacksonville in Week 13 due to his placement on the COVID-19 list, but he's now on track to return in Tennessee on Sunday. The second-year pro has handled at least 25 percent of defensive snaps in six of his last seven appearances.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Better Baker: Browns' Mayfield cuts down on interceptions
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The Latest: Boise State-UNLV football game canceled
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Browns picking up wins, confidence as season rolls along
The Browns are in unfamiliar territoryNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
