Daily Dawg Tags: Cleveland Browns activate Ronnie Harrison
By Randy Gurzi
The Cleveland Browns get Ronnie Harrison back at the perfect time
Week 17 will be the biggest game of the regular season for the Cleveland Browns. Following a loss to the New York Jets, they now find themselves needing a win to secure a playoff spot and they will be facing the hated Pittsburgh Steelers as they look for that victory.
The game started to tilt in Cleveland’s favor when Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin announced they will rest some starters, including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. On top of that, Cleveland now has some good news when it comes to their own roster.
On Wednesday, the Browns announced safety Ronnie Harrison would be activated from the IR as he’s recovered from a shoulder injury that cost him the past four games. With him out, the secondary has struggled, so his return will be huge for them in this do-or-die game.
That story and more can be found in today’s Daily Dawg Tags.
Cleveland Browns News
"“They activated Ronnie Harrison off injured reserve/designated for return with his shoulder injury, meaning he’ll likely play against the Steelers on Sunday in their ‘win-and-in’ game. He’s missed the past four games and the Browns have missed him.”"
Harrison was added before the season began in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars and he’s been a steal for them. His play at safety has masked a lot of holes in the secondary, and his return could help the Browns secure their first postseason appearance since 2002.
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