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Chargers-Browns Injury Report: 5 Players Out for Cleveland, But San Diego's OL is in Shambles

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Here is a wrap-up of the injury situation for the Cleveland Browns heading into this week's game against the San Diego Chargers:

  • DE Desmond Bryant is out for the second game in a row, and Cleveland is expected to have rookie DL Xavier Cooper active again with DE John Hughes starting in place of Bryant.

  • OLB Scott Solomon is getting closer to a return, but will miss his third straight game as OLB Armonty Bryant will continue to start in his place. ILB Craig Robertson is a new addition to the injury list this week. He is out, which means ILB Christian Kirksey should take on a bigger role. Special teams ILB Tank Carder is also expected to play some downs.

  • CB K'Waun Williams is still not out of the concussion protocol, so CB Pierre Desir will see action in his place again. CB Joe Haden is going to battle through his rib injury. FS Tashaun Gipson is questionable with a groin injury, but is expected to play.

  • RB Shaun Draughn is listed as questionable but will probably not play as he came down with a back injury during practice this week. RB Robert Turbin is out this week, but started taking part in practice and could be on track to play in Week 5, which might mean the team will cut Draughn next week. This week, CB Justin Gilbert could return kickoffs, with FB Malcolm Johnson being the third running back.

  • The Chargers have officially ruled their left guard (Orlando Franklin) out. Their left tackle (King Dunlap) and center (Chris Watt) are doubtful. Their right guard (D.J. Fluker) is questionable and did not practice the past two days. It's possible that four the Chargers' five offensive linemen will miss this week's game.

The full injury and practice report for Cleveland vs. San Diego is below.

BROWNS WED THU FRI STATUS
RB Robert Turbin (ankle)
DNP LP LP OUT
DE Desmond Bryant (shoulder)
LP DNP DNP OUT
ILB Craig Robertson (ankle) DNP DNP DNP OUT
OLB Scott Solomon (ankle) DNP DNP DNP OUT
CB K'Waun Williams (concussion) DNP DNP DNP OUT
RB Shaun Draughn (back) -- DNP DNP QUESTIONABLE
S Tashaun Gipson (groin) DNP LP LP QUESTIONABLE
QB Josh McCown (right hand) FP FP FP PROBABLE
QB Johnny Manziel (right elbow) FP FP FP PROBABLE
WR Travis Benjamin (ribs)
LP FP FP PROBABLE
OT Mitchell Schwartz (thumb)
FP FP FP PROBABLE
ILB Karlos Dansby (ankle)
LP LP LP PROBABLE
CB Joe Haden (ribs & finger) LP LP LP PROBABLE
CB Justin Gilbert (hamstring)
LP LP LP PROBABLE



CHARGERS WED THU FRI STATUS
WR Jacoby Jones (ankle) DNP
DNP DNP OUT
OG Orlando Franklin (ankle) DNP DNP DNP OUT
OLB Tourek Williams (foot) DNP DNP DNP OUT
S Jahleel Addae (ankle) DNP DNP DNP OUT
CB Craig Mager (hamstring) LP
LP LP OUT
T King Dunlap (concussion) DNP DNP DNP DOUBTFUL
C Chris Watt (groin) DNP DNP DNP DOUBTFUL
TE Ladarius Green (concussion) LP
LP FP
QUESTIONABLE
OG D.J. Fluker (ankle & chest) FP
LP
LP
QUESTIONABLE
CB Jason Verrett (foot) FP
LP
LP
QUESTIONABLE
OT Chris Hairston (ankle & knee) FP
FP FP PROBABLE
CB Brandon Flowers (knee) FP LP
FP PROBABLE

DNP - Did Not Participate
LP - Limited Participation
FP - Full Participation