Going into Friday's practice, the biggest injury question for the Cleveland Browns is if starting right tackle Tytus Howard will play. Howard hasn't practiced all week as he remains in the concussion protocol and his status for this week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is in jeopardy.
If Howard cannot go, backup Dawand Jones will get the start and this puts the spotlight squarely on edge defender T.J. Watt, who has suffered through an up-and-down season. For every play what Watt is double-teamed or held and it isn't called, there's another play where he has an opportunity to win a one-on-one, and it doesn't happen.
If the Steelers hope to beat the Browns and avoid the regular-season sweep, Watt's ability to pressure Cleveland quarterback
Deshaun Watson will be a key to victory. If Watt cannot take advantage of a backup right tackle, the doubters and critics will only get louder.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: No excuses this week for Steelers struggling edge rushers vs. the Browns
