The Browns will be without several players in Week 17 of the playoffs.
NFL: Cleveland Browns, Houston, TexasTroy Taormina – USA Today SportsWith a quick turnaround after the Week 16 game against the Houston Texans and their Thursday Night Football game against the New York Jets, the Cleveland Browns won’t have much time to heal injuries.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announced to the media on Tuesday that QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson will be placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins was ruled out against the Jets with a groin injury that was “week-to-week.”Hopkins’ playoff hopes are strong:Stefanski’s latest injury update was somewhat reassuring.
As of Thursday, the status of Punter Corey Bojorquez is unknown. According to reports, Cleveland will sign a player to the practice squad if Bojorquez is ruled out.
QB PJ Walker is set to return to the active roster to fill DTR’s roster spot, but the team has not officially announced any player moves or additions.
The Browns will have a tackle and a sack from injury in the Week 16 win.
The Cleveland Browns are currently dealing with injuries to Dustin Hopkins and punter Corey Bojorquez, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team.
Dustin Hopkins is dealing with a groin injury and Riley Patterson will be the starting quarterback for the Browns’ game against the New York Jets on Thursday night.
Corey Boyorquez’s injury appears to be less serious than Hopkins’ as he suffered a quad injury.
The Browns signed Matt Haak as insurance in case Borkes misses Thursday’s game against the Jets.
The Browns will almost certainly use Riley Patterson in place of Hopkins on Thursday, but it’s questionable whether Bojorquez or Matt Haak will return against the Jets.
As has been the case throughout the season for the Browns, it’s worth keeping an eye on the injury report. suggestionDorian Thompson-Robinson has been placed on injured reserve for the Browns with a groin injury.Ryan Bologna · 21 hours agoThere are only two more injuries to add to Cleveland’s long list this season.
However, Kevin Stefanski is in great position to lead his team to the playoffs at 10-5 and have the best outside hitter in the AFC.
After Thursday’s home game against the Jets, the Browns are scheduled to finish the season with a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
It will be interesting to see what the final game means against the Bengals.
For now, Kevin Stefanski and the Browns will focus on winning Thursday and making the playoffs to ease the pressure of the final game of the regular season.
