Browns vs. Ravens: Inactives, Live game thread for Week 5

Aug 29, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA;Cleveland Browns free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) works out prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Browns head to Baltimore today for a matchup with the 1-3 Ravens. A loss today will hurt the playoff chances of both teams, although many would say the Browns chances have already been compromised.

Today’s game marks the return of Joe Haden after his late scratch last Sunday in San Diego, which started a pointless mini-controversy over his status on last week’s injury report.

The Browns announced the following players will be inactive for today’s game: quarterback Austin Davis, running back Robert Turbin, running back Shaun Draughn, defensive back Tashaun Gipson, linebacker Craig Robertson, wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, and tight end E.J. Bibbs.

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Bowe being out is another reminder of money lost by the front office in Cleveland, and draws questions as to why he even remains on the roster. Would it be so hard to pay him his money if it meant we could get a competent receiver from somewhere else?

Another note on the game is that Jordan Poyer will start in place of Gipson, and will be a player to watch throughout the game, hopefully for positive reasons.

Browns fans, use the comments section to keep the conversation going during the game today. Let’s go Browns!