Browns Injury Update

[DeadWombat]

Here's the injuries the Browns have sustained from the Jets game. We lost quite a few key players on sunday.... I will update this as news comes along.



WR Josh Cribbs: 4 dislocated toes on his right foot. A an unknown source reported in the plain dealer that Cribbs could surprisingly be able to come back next week.


RG Billy Yates: Torn muscle in his bicep. He is expected to miss the rest of the season on IR.


CB Sheldon Brown: Unknown Shoulder/Neck injury. Brown went in for an MRI yesterday to determine the exact nature of the injury. No news yet. Tom Withers from the AP reports that Mangini said Brown could be back in a week.


LB Scott Fujita: Injury to a left knee ligament. He will be out for quite a while. No other updates yet.

[OconRecon]

Browns RapidReports


Nov. 15, 2010 4:19 p.m. - CB Sheldon Brown (neck) and KR/WR Josh Cribbs (dislocated toes) could be practicing later this week, according to coach Eric Mangini.

[DawgFan]

I think the Fujita injury is the most costly. He really did well for us this year.

[OconRecon]

Scott Fujita 'could be a little while' with knee injury, guard Billy Yates on IR: Browns Insider | cleveland.com

BEREA, Ohio -- Scott Fujita, a team captain and the Browns' most productive linebacker, could miss extended time with an injured left knee ligament.

Fujita left the Jets game in the second quarter and was replaced by David Bowens. Coach Eric Mangini said he didn't know the exact time frame on Fujita, but didn't seem to think he'll go on injured reserve.

"I think Scott could be a little while," said Mangini. "That affected things. Scott gets the calls from Rob Ryan [in his headset] and works so well with Eric [Barton] and Chris [Gocong] and the rest of the group getting the adjustments. He plays in every single group, plus his ability in the passing game. He's got outstanding ability both in man-to-man and zone coverage."

Barton, who wore the headset in Fujita's absence, admitted his teammate was missed. Fujita is second on the team with 51 tackles and second with 3.5 sacks. He also has an interception and two forced fumbles.

"When one of your leaders goes out, everyone has to play better," said Barton. "Obviously we'd love to have him out there, but guys stepped up and some played positions they've never played before. I think they did a good job.

"It affects you, but it just shows how tight of a team we are that we just rallied and kind of were playing for him. We didn't finish, didn't get the win, but he was missed."
Barton said he talked to Fujita and "he's as good as can be, I guess. We're all praying and hoping he's all right."

Cribbs, Brown update: Mangini said he's optimistic Josh Cribbs (dislocated toes) and Sheldon Brown (shoulder) will practice later in the week. He acknowledged that losing both was a blow.

[BrownieBornAndRaised]

found an article saying that Brown should be able to play in the Jags/Browns game.

Ohio.com - Defensive back's streak looks safe

[DeadWombat]

Update: Josh Cribbs did not practice today (Thursday). It is very doubtful he will be playing on Sunday. Clifton Smith will probably be handling returns, and thank goodness because Stuckey is not the man for that job, lol.


Scott Fujita will be replaced by David Bowens according to the depth chart. I personally would much rather have Marcus Benard starting in his position.... Benard, by the way, attributes his fainting spell last week to stress, not any medical problems. Doctors checked out his heart and said he was fine.


Billy Yates was placed on IR, as most of you already know. The current lineup is Womack at RG, and St. Clair at RT. Ugh. Please no more St. Clair!


Sheldon Brown also did not practice today either. Newly signed DB Eric King may replace him, but I question whether he can be fit in to Rob Ryan's complicated defense so quickly. Joe Haden is behind Brown on the depth chart. I'm definitely am missing B-Mac.... our depth at CB is really weak.

[Riffer X]

Why not Lauvao at RG and Poke Chop at RT?

There must be something about Lavao that makes them nervous. Injuries are what I was afraid of, now we just need to win this game.

[Jax Dawg]

I like that idea a lot better, besides that's how they played last week after the injury to Yates. The only thin St Clair is good for is giving up 2 sacks per game and at least one holding and/or moving before the snap.

[BernietheKid]

Cleveland Browns linebacker Matt Roth questionable with illness, receiver Josh Cribbs and defensive back Mike Adams idle and questionable

Published: Friday, November 19, 2010, 2:00 PM Updated: Friday, November 19, 2010, 4:44 PM

Mary Kay Cabot, The Plain Dealer

CLEVELAND -- Browns linebacker Matt Roth sat out Friday's practice with an undisclosed illness and was added to the injury report as questionable for the Jacksonville game.

Roth is one of nine players listed as questionable for the game, including receiver Josh Cribbs (toes) and defensive back Mike Adams (abdomen) who didn't practice today.

If Cribbs can't play, he'll be replaced by a number of players in various roles, including newly-signed Clifton Smith on returns.

Receivers Brian Robiskie and Chansi Stuckey would also get more reps on offense. Coach Eric Mangini said Seneca Wallace could fill in on the Wildcat, but said he's not 100% healthy from his high ankle sprain and might not want to risk using him in that role.

The other questionable players are cornerback Sheldon Brown, defensive end Kenyon Coleman, quarterback Jake Delhomme, defensive lineman Shaun Rogers guard Eric Steinbach and guard Floyd Womack.

At cornerback, Brown (shoulder) returned to action Friday and said he's ready to play the whole game. That's good news for the Browns, who will miss Adams both on defense and special teams if he can't play.

Steinbach (calf) and Floyd Womack (knee) also returned to action today. Steinbach said he's "day-to-day'' but that the calf has felt better each day and that the adrenalin of a game will also help.

Linebacker Marcus Benard is listed as probable with the stomach bug that kept him out of practice on Wednesday. It's unknown if Roth has the same illness. But the rest of the linebackers might want to take some vitamins and get plenty of rest tonight.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Matt Roth questionable with illness, receiver Josh Cribbs and defensive back Mike Adams idle and questionable | cleveland.com

[eqrulz101]

We cant win for losing. Finally start to feel like we are turning a corner and lose half our team to injuries. It is unreal the amount of injuries we have every single year. When is luck gonna start falling our way.