Cleveland Browns vs. St. Louis Rams: final injury report
By Thomas Moore
Sep 13, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Danny Shelton (71) reacts to a play against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
The final injury report is out for Sunday’s game between the Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Rams and it looks like a rough one for the Browns defense.
Cornerback Joe Haden will miss his second consecutive game as he remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, while linebackers Tank Carder and Craig Robertson, and defensive linemen John Hughes and Danny Shelton are all listed as questionable.
For a defense that ranks at the bottom of the league – especially against the run – having numerous players missing the game certainly doesn’t make things any easier.
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“You’re going to be optimal when you have your guys out there all playing together, that’s well known. We’re not going to use that as an excuse,” head coach Mike Pettine said. “That’s why I always tell the staff that coaches are measured – it’s just as important that we see how prepared their backups are and how they play as opposed to just the starters. A lot of teams go through this. It’s a set of circumstances that we have to deal with.”
The full report for the Browns reads as: Probable: Gary Barnidge (ankle) and Johnny Manziel (elbow). Questionable: Tank Carder (shoulder), John Hughes (knee), Marlon Moore (hamstring), Craig Robertson (ankle) and Danny Shelton (knee). Out: Joe Haden (concussion) and Rob Housler (hamstring).
For the Rams: Probable: Robert Quinn (knee) and Janoris Jenkins (concussion). Questionable: Tavon Austin (thigh), Lance Kendricks (hand) and Tre Mason (ankle). Out: Chris Long (knee) and Alec Ogletree (ankle).
Probable = virtual certainty player will be available for normal duties. Questionable = 50 percent chance player will not play; Doubtful = at least 75 percent chance player will not play; Out = will not play.