Browns vs. Titans: Thursday’s injury report
By Thomas Moore
Jun 16, 2015; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Karlos Dansby (56) during minicamp at the Cleveland Browns practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The Cleveland Browns released the latest injury report for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans and the news does not look good for linebacker Karlos Dansby.
For the second consecutive day, Dansby did not practice due to a foot injury. Dansby joined quarterback Josh McCown, who is still recovering from a concussion, as the only players on the list who did not practice today.
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Offensive guard Joel Bitonio resumed to full practice status after being limited on Wednesday with a knee injury. Still practicing on a limited basis are wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (hamstring), defensive lineman Desmond Bryant (shoulder), cornerback Justin Gilbert (hip flexor) and quarterback Johnny Manziel (elbow).
The Browns are already missing linebacker Scott Solomon, who is out four to six weeks with an ankle injury, so if Dansby can’t go on Sunday, the linebacking group would be taking another hit.
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In Solomon’s absence, Browns defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil said the team will look for Armonty Bryant and Nate Orchard to take on the “next man up” challenge.
Bowe, who was inactive for the game against the Jets, said he is ready to finally get back on the field.
“Most definitely. With a hamstring, you definitely have to get out there, you can still burst and run around,” the ninth-year wide receiver told the team’s website. “Yesterday and today, I put together two great practices so I am feeling pretty confident I can go out on Sunday and play.
“My job is to make sure I am the best at what I do on and off the field. It is a major role I play and contribute to. Just going out and doing it on Sunday is all I can control and worry about.”
For the Titans, tight end Delanie Walker (hand), running back Antonio Andrews (hamstring), defensive lineman Sammie Hill (knee), cornerback Jason McCourty (groin) and cornerback Cody Riggs (knee) all did not practice.
The definitions for the various designations are:
- Full Participation (FP)=100% of player’s normal reps
- Limited (LP)=less than 100% of player’s normal reps
- Did Not Participate in Practice (DNP)