Following a hard-fought AFC North battle in Pittsburgh, the Cleveland Browns remain on the road in Week 9 as they travel south to face the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome.
Wednesday’s opening injury report brings major news under center alongside several key bumps and bruises across both sides of the ball, with nine total players listed and zero full participants to open the week.
Here is the complete practice participation breakdown for Wednesday’s Week 9 report.
Did not participate
- Right Guard Austin Barber (Calf)
- Defensive Tackle Maliek Collins (Elbow)
- Quarterback Deshaun Watson (Concussion)
- Linebacker Quincy Williams (Hamstring)
The headlining news of the day comes at quarterback, as starter Deshaun Watson did not participate on Wednesday after entering concussion protocol. With Watson likely to be held out for Sunday's matchup in New Orleans, Shedeur Sanders is inline to step up as the next
man under center.
Joining Watson on the sideline were starting right guard Austin Barber (calf), interior pass rusher Maliek Collins (elbow), and veteran linebacker Quincy Williams (hamstring).
Limited practice
- Wide Receiver Denzel Boston (Calf)
- Cornerback Myles Harden (Hamstring)
- Center Elgton Jenkins (Knee)
- Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (Wrist, Ankle)
- Defensive End Jared Verse (Knee)
Five key contributors were managed with limited workloads on Wednesday. Offensive line anchor Elgton Jenkins continues to manage his knee, while wideout Denzel Boston logged limited reps with a calf issue.
On defense, rookie edge rusher Jared Verse, linebacker Carson Schwesinger, and defensive back Myles Harden were all limited to start the week.
Full participation
- None
No players were listed as full participants for Wednesday's session.
With Shedeur Sanders preparing for potential starting duties and multiple starters sidelined, Thursday and Friday’s practice sessions will be critical as head coach Todd Monken and the coaching staff finalize game plans for New Orleans.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Wednesday injury report for the Browns in Week 9 against the Saints
