CLEVELAND — The Browns made a change to their quarterback depth chart for Sunday’s AFC North opener towards the Cincinnati Bengals. It is simply not the one many wished to see.
Jameis Winston will likely be inactive towards the Bengals because the No. 3 emergency quarterback towards the Bengals. Winston has been acknowledged because the backup since he signed with the Browns in March.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, as an alternative, would be the backup for quarterback Deshaun Watson. Thompson-Robinson, the second-year professional, was the No. 3 quarterback for the Browns’ first six video games.
Thompson-Robinson began three video games and appeared in 5 others for the Browns as a rookie final season, going 1-2 in his begins. He accomplished 53.6% of his passes for a quarter mile with one landing, 4 interceptions and 6 sacks.
A hip damage in December ended his season with two video games to go. It additionally prevented him from doing on-field work by means of a lot of the offseason program, though he was again in time for minicamp.
Winston had appeared in 4 video games this season, largely to deal with short-yardage conditions equivalent to final Sunday towards the Philadelphia Eagles. He carried it 5 occasions for 3 web yards whereas additionally finishing his solely go try for 16 yards in mop-up obligation in Week 5 towards the Washington Commanders.
Two of the Browns’ different inactive gamers — working again Jerome Ford (hamstring) and security Ronnie Hickman (ankle) — have been dominated out on Friday as a consequence of accidents. Cornerback Kahlef Hailassie, linebacker Nathanial Watson and defensive deal with Quinton Jefferson have been additionally inactive.
Ethan Pocic, Jordan Hicks will begin for Cleveland Browns after lacking time
Heart Ethan Pocic, as anticipated, will begin at middle for the Browns after having missed final week’s recreation in Philadelphia with a knee damage. Michael Dunn will begin at proper guard, which is the place he began final week earlier than Nick Harris’ ankle damage.
Additionally again within the lineup after having missed time with damage will likely be linebacker Jordan Hicks. Hicks had been sidelined since leaving the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders with rib, elbow and triceps accidents.
Cleveland Browns inactive gamers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- QB Jameis Winston (3QB)
- CB Kahlef Hailassie
- S Ronnie Hickman
- RB Jerome Ford
- LB Nathaniel Watson
- DT Quinton Jefferson
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