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Daily Dawg Tags: Hoping Joe Haden can remain healthy in 2017

By Steven Kubitza

Nov 27, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the fourth quarter between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Giants won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the fourth quarter between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Giants won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cleveland Browns fans are hoping Joe Haden can return to his Pro Bowl ways with a great season to lead this young defense in 2017.

A lot of the focus surrounding the Cleveland Browns has to do with all the young talent brought to town in the past two years. The infusion of young talent is at the heart of any rebuild, and that remains true with the Browns.

But there are still several veterans on the team who can have a major impact, and one of the most notable is Joe Haden.

Haden made the Pro Bowl in both 2013 and 2014, but has dealt with several injuries the past few seasons as the team has fallen into a rough patch.

Haden appears to be healthy as the team prepares for training camp, but football is obviously a dangerous sport where injuries can happen on any given play either in practice or in a game.

It is impossible to know if the two-time Pro Bowler will remain healthy all season, but if he can he would be at the center of any major turnaround had by the defense. We take a look at that and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

Can the Browns rely on Joe Haden to bounce back this year?

"Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden has struggled to stay healthy the past two years. Can the Browns rely on him to bounce back this season?"

Larry Ogunjobi is going to be easy to root for

"Larry Ogunjobi has transformed himself from a fat kid to an NFL player, which means he should easily be a fan favorite."

DeShone Kizer being fast tracked to start? (NFL Spin Zone)

"The idea that DeShone Kizer is being fast tracked to start for the Cleveland Browns has been a talking point for some in the media, but it’s a substantial stretch."

Breakdown of CB Jason McCourty’s contract with the Browns (DBN)

"In mid-May, the Cleveland Browns announced the signing of veteran CB Jason McCourty."

NFL news:

Bengals face crucial year, NFL power rankings and more (FanSided)

"For years, the Cincinnati Bengals were guaranteed to make the playoffs, only to be equally guaranteed in the following result. Now? It’s a new world in the Queen City."

Saints place Nick Fairley on NFI list, ending his season (NFL.com)

"Nick Fairley’s 2017 season is over before it started, and his career could be in jeopardy."

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