The Cleveland Browns are looking to upgrade their defensive and offensive lines, though a pair of new injuries surfaced ahead of Sunday’s tilt in New Orleans.
Starting center Elgton Jenkins, edge rusher Jared Verse, and cornerback Myles Harden all fully cleared their designations, while guard Austin Barber progressed to limited work. However, rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. and safety Emmanuel McNeill-Warren were added to the injury report as limited participants.
Here is Thursday's updated practice participation breakdown for Week 9.
Did not participate
- Defensive Tackle Maliek Collins (Elbow)
- Quarterback Deshaun Watson (Concussion)
- Linebacker Quincy Williams (Hamstring)
Starting quarterback Deshaun Watson remained sidelined in concussion protocol for a second straight day, keeping Shedeur Sanders on track for first-team reps ahead of Sunday.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (elbow)
and linebacker Quincy Williams (hamstring) also remained out.
Limited practice
- Right Guard Austin Barber (Calf)
- Wide Receiver Denzel Boston (Calf)
- Tight End Harold Fannin Jr. (Groin)
- Safety Emmanuel McNeill-Warren (Hip)
- Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (Wrist, Ankle)
Right guard Austin Barber earned an upgrade to limited participation after sitting out Wednesday's session.
He is joined by two new additions to the injury report: tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) and safety Emmanuel McNeill-Warren (hip). Wideout Denzel Boston and linebacker Carson Schwesinger maintained their limited status.
Full participation
- Cornerback Myles Harden (Hamstring)
- Center Elgton Jenkins (Knee)
- Defensive End Jared Verse (Knee)
Cleveland received significant boosts on both sides of the ball as center Elgton Jenkins, edge rusher Jared Verse, and defensive back Myles Harden all upgraded from limited on Wednesday to full participants on Thursday.
Friday's final practice report will set official game designations before the team travels to New Orleans.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Thursday injury report for the Browns in Week 9 against the Saints
