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The Cleveland Browns provided updates on Saturday to two of their injured player.
Running back Nick Chubb was expected back at practice on Saturday, which is the final step toward being cleared from the concussion protocol:
#Browns coach Kevin Stefanski tells reporters that RB Nick Chubb (concussion) will return to practice today, clearing the NFL’s concussion protocol.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 22, 2020
Chubb has been out since suffering a concussion in Monday’s practice following a tackle around the neck from linebacker Mack Wilson.
The Browns also announced that cornerback Kevin Johnson has been released from the hospital after being treated for a lacerated liver he suffered in Wednesday’s practice:
Kevin Johnson out of hospital, play status to be evaluated on week-to-week basis
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 22, 2020
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Johnson was injured when tight end Harrison Bryant landed on him during a passing drill. Johnson’s status will be evaluated on a weekly basis, according to clevelandbrowns.com, and he also has to pass the COVID-19 testing protocols before he can return to team headquarters.