Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (9/25/19)

Cleveland Browns:

• “David Njoku opts not to have surgery on broken wrist” (PFT) - “Njoku currently is on injured reserve, but he’s eligible to return after eight weeks. He injured the wrist in the first quarter of the Week Two win over the Jets.”
• “Was Cleveland Browns’ 4th-and-9 draw play versus Los Angeles Rams an audible?” (WKYC) - “If Mayfield did audible, Kitchens made sure to fall on the proverbial sword and protect his star quarterback by taking full responsibility.”
• “Can Browns right ship before their playoff hopes are sunk?” (ESPN) - “Despite being mostly outplayed, the Cleveland Browns had a chance to steal a win from the defending NFC champions on Sunday.”
• “Freddie Kitchens called the right final 4 plays vs. the Rams” (cleveland.com) - “Rather than identifying, then allocating, blame for the Browns’ offensive shortcomings through three weeks, Kitchens prefers all the heat on himself.”

NFL:

• “Seahawks Finalizing Trade to Send TE Nick Vannett to Steelers” (SI.com) - “The Seahawks are finalizing a trade to send tight end Nick Vannett to the Steelers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday.”
• “Mobility Key For Young QBs Thrown Onto Field Early In NFL” (AP) - “It’s an NFL rite each season that young quarterbacks find themselves playing early whether because of high draft status, injuries or simply a struggling team looking for a spark.”
• “Saquon Barkley seeking second opinion on ankle” (NFL.com) - “NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on NFL Now the New York Giants running back is scheduled to see Dr. Robert Anderson on Wednesday for an evaluation of his high ankle sprain...”
• “Redskins’ Jay Gruden won’t bench Case Keenum for Dwayne Haskins in Week 4” (CBS) - “Dwayne Haskins will not be named starter for the Washington Redskins following another embarrassing loss, at least for the moment.”