Bryant (ankle) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Bryant was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, but his ankle injury was serious enough to prevent him from seeing the field Friday, and the 2020 fourth-round pick will be sidelined Sunday for the second time this season. With Bryant sidelined, Justin Shorter will serve as the Raiders' No. 2 tight end behind rookie starter Brock Bowers.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Able to practice Thursday
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Bryant (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Bryant suffered an ankle injury in Week 9 against the Bengals, and even with the Raiders coming off a Week 10 bye, the issue kept him off the practice field Wednesday. His ability to return Thursday indicates he's progressing through the issue, and if he can practice Friday, he'll give himself a shot at playing against Miami on Sunday. Over his last three games, Bryant has logged seven catches (on nine targets) for 65 yards.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Opens week as DNP
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Bryant (ankle) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
It appears Bryant is still dealing with the ankle injury sustained in the Raiders' Week 9 loss to the Bengals, despite having a Week 10 bye. The 26-year-old tight end likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to take the field in Week 11, when the Raiders face the Dolphins. If he's unable to do so, expect Justin Shorter to serve as Las Vegas' No. 2 tight end Sunday.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Leaves with ankle injury
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Bryant exited Sunday's contest against the Bengals with an ankle injury and is questionable to return.
Prior to leaving, Bryant caught both of his targets in the passing game for 22 yards. Justin Shorter is next up on the depth chart at tight end behind Brock Bowers.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Cleared for Week 9
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Bryant (elbow) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.
Bryant has filled in for Michael Mayer (NFI - personal) as the in-line/blocking TE since September, with John Samuel Shenker then getting more playing time when Bryant missed Week 8. It's not a role with much fantasy appeal, but Bryant's return may cost Brock Bowers a few snaps/routes.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Limited in practice
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Bryant (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Bryant misses Las Vegas' loss to the Chiefs in Week 8 due to an elbow injury, so it's encouraging to see him back on the practice field in at least a limited capacity. He'll work to gain clearance in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Bengals, with the target of working as a complement to rookie phenom Brock Bowers.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Not suiting up Sunday
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Bryant (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 clash against Kansas City.
Bryant hurt his elbow last Sunday against the Rams and wasn't able to practice at all this week. As such, it's not surprising that he won't be able to play in the AFC West battle versus the Chiefs on Sunday. John Samuel Shenker figures to move into the No. 2 tight-end role behind Brock Bowers.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Misses practice Wednesday
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Bryant (elbow) did not participate at the Raiders' practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Bryant is nursing an elbow injury to open the week, forcing him to sit out the team's first practice session ahead of Sunday's matchup with Kansas City. The tight end will have two more chances to return to the field this week in order to avoid an injury designation for Week 8.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Dealing with elbow injury
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Bryant is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams due to an elbow injury.
Bryant suffered the injury during the second half of Sunday's game, and he was taken to the locker room after being checked out by trainers on the sideline. If his day is done, he'll finish with two catches on as many targets for 19 yards. John Samuel Shenker and Justin Shorter will see more backup tight end snaps behind starter Brock Bowers as long as Bryant is sidelined.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Pair of receptions in victory
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Bryant caught both of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns.
Bryant filled in for the sidelined Michael Mayer (personal) as the No. 2 tight end behind rookie Brock Bowers, but Bryant actually matched Bower's two receptions despite seeing one fewer target. Bryant could see a similar level of involvement against the Broncos in Week 5 if Mayer remains out.
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Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Signs one-year deal with Vegas
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Bryant agreed Wednesday with the Raiders on a one-year, $3.25 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bryant is slated to replace Austin Hooper as the the veteran backup to 2023 second-round draft pick Michael Mayer (toe) in Las Vegas. After exceeding 200 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons in the NFL, Bryant had just 81 yards with the Browns in the 2023 regular season despite suiting up for all 17 games.
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Browns' Harrison Bryant: Likely to start Week 18
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Bryant was spotted warming up as Cleveland's starting tight end ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Though top tight end David Njoku is active for the contest, he and several other Browns starters are expected to be rested for all or most of the Week 18 contest while Cleveland is already locked in as the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs. Given that Njoku wasn't warming up with the first-team offense, he looks like he's being viewed as more of an emergency option Sunday while Bryant and Jordan Akins play nearly all the snaps at tight end. Through 16 games this season, Bryant has recorded 13 catches for 81 yards and three touchdowns on 20 targets.
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Browns' Harrison Bryant: Finds end zone in Week 13 loss
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Bryant caught all five of his targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Rams.
Joe Flacco leaned heavily on his tight ends in his first start of the season, but surprisingly it was Bryant who the veteran QB showed the most chemistry with and not David Njoku, who caught only two of six targets for 17 yards. Bryant set new season highs in catches, yards and targets Sunday and has found the end zone in back-to-back games. If Flacco gets another start in Week 14 against the Jaguars, the fourth-year TE will be an intriguing fantasy option.
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Browns' Harrison Bryant: Likely to play Sunday
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Bryant (hip) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bryant is officially listed as questionable for the contest after he sat out Wednesday's practice due to the hip injury before returning to the field as a limited participant Thursday and Friday. Assuming he's cleared in advance of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Bryant should step back in as the Browns' No. 2 tight end behind starter David Njoku.
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Browns' Harrison Bryant: Gets in limited practice
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Bryant (hip) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Bryant missed practice entirely Wednesday and took a positive step forward by managing limited participation Thursday. If he can practice in full Friday, he would likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Browns' Harrison Bryant: Missing practice Wednesday
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Bryant (hip) will not participate at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Bryant played 25 offensive snaps in Sunday's win versus San Francisco, and it's not clear when he picked up the injury. Cleveland's injury reports Thursday and Friday will provide more context regarding his potential availability for Week 7.
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Browns' Harrison Bryant: Limited run in loss
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Bryant caught his lone target for two yards and had one rushing attempt for two yards in Sunday's 28-3 loss to Baltimore.
Bryant played a season-low 12 snaps, fewer than third-string tight end Jordan Akins, but usage patterns were skewed due to the blowout nature of the game and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson being under center instead of Deshaun Watson (shoulder). Bryant should still be viewed as the top backup to starter David Njoku. Interestingly, the Browns dialed up a run for Bryant, the second straight week the tight end has been used a runner since Nick Chubb was lost to a season-ending knee injury. The Browns are off in Week 5.
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Browns' Harrison Bryant: No catches in loss
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Bryant did not catch either of two targets in Monday's 26-22 loss to Pittsburgh.
Bryant was involved in the Browns' ominous first play of the game. Quarterback Deshaun Watson's throw was catchable, if slightly off target, but Bryant couldn't secure the ball and it deflected into the hands of Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith, who returned it for a touchdown. Bryant (27 snaps) once again had more run than Jordan Akins (nine) and is firmly established as the backup tight end to starter David Njoku, although Monday's performance could begin to change that. Bryant's been targeted twice in each of the first two games.
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Browns' Harrison Bryant: Returns to practice
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Bryant (medical condition) returned to practice Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Bryant missed the last few weeks due to a non-football health issue, but it was encouraging to see him back in action Tuesday. The 2020 fourth-rounder will now have a week and a half to work with the team during practice before the Browns' regular-season opener against the Bengals on Sept. 10.
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Browns' Harrison Bryant: Has non-football health issue
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Bryant has been held out of recent practices due to a non-football health issue, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Bryant, who did not play in Friday's preseason game against Washington, has been running and working with trainers on the side during and after practice. That's a sign that he could be cleared to return this week.
