Ford (cramps) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest against the Broncos, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Ford went down with cramps in the second half, placing his status for the remainder of the contest in question. The cornerback failed to record any stats before his departure. With Ford on the sidelines, Cameron Mitchell is a candidate to see an increased workload at cornerback.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Likely to start sans Thornhill
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McLeod is expected to start Monday's Week 13 game against Denver with Juan Thornhill inactive due to a calf injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Thornhill was ruled out Saturday and is officially inactive Monday, likely leaving starting duties to McLeod. The latter has made two other starts this season, logging a season-high eight tackles in both Week 5 and Week 6. When he's not starting, McLeod typically plays around half of Cleveland's defensive snaps in a rotational role.
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Browns' Sam Kamara: Won't play Monday vs. Denver
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Kamara (head) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Broncos, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Kamara popped up on Friday's injury report due to a head injury, and he closed the week with consecutive DNPs. His next opportunity to play will be against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Dec. 8. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and James Houston will be the Browns' rotational defensive ends Monday behind Myles Garrett and Isaiah McGuire due to Kamara's injury.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Ruled out for Week 13
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Thornhill (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Broncos, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Thornhill may have aggravated his calf injury during the Browns' Week 12 win over the Steelers, which prevented him from practicing all week. His next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Dec. 8. In Thornhill's absence, Rodney McLeod and Ronnie Hickman are the top candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety Grant Delpit.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Sits out practice again Friday
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Thornhill (calf) was a non-participant in practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Thornhill has opened the week with a pair of DNPs due to a calf injury he suffered Monday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Thornhill is trending in the right direction for Monday's Week 13 game, per Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site, but the veteran safety may need to practice in some capacity Saturday in order to be able to suit up against Denver. If Thornhill can't play Monday, Ronnie Hickman may move into a starting role.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Nursing calf injury
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Thornhill (calf) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Thornhill missed five regular-season games earlier in the year due to a calf injury, and it appears he may have aggravated the issue during the Browns' Week 12 win over the Steelers. Thornhill will have two more opportunities this week to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Monday's game against Denver. In his five regular-season games since returning from injured reserve in Week 7, Thornhill has logged 23 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defense.
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Browns' James Houston: Headed to Cleveland
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The Browns claimed Houston off waivers Wednesday.
Houston was waived by Detroit on Tuesday, but he has quickly found a new home in Cleveland. The 2022 sixth-round pick had a promising rookie season with the Lions, during which he logged 8.0 sacks in just seven regular-season games. However, Houston played just two regular-season games in 2023 due to a fractured ankle suffered in Week 2, and he has managed to accrue only 1.0 sacks across his last 10 outings, eight of which have come in 2024. Houston will get a new opportunity with the Browns, and he will serve as a rotational defensive end behind starters Myles Garrett and Isaiah McGuire.
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Browns' Cameron Thomas: Claimed by Cleveland
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The Browns claimed Thomas off waivers Wednesday.
Thomas was acquired by the Chiefs from the Cardinals in late August, but after appearing in just four regular-season games, he was waived by Kansas City on Tuesday. Thomas' addition, along with James Houston, gives the Browns depth at defensive end behind starters Myles Garrett and Isaiah McGuire. Thomas' last full season took place in 2023 with Arizona, when he played in 15 regular-season games and posted 22 tackles (13 solo) and one pass defense and returned a fumble for a touchdown.
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Browns' Myles Harden: Gets okay to practice again
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Cleveland designated Harden (shin) to return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday.
Harden was placed on injured reserve shortly after sitting out in Week 1 and has missed the entire season since, but it now appears he could be available sometime soon. The Browns will have 21 days to activate him before they'd have to put him back on injured reserve for the rest of the year.
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Browns' Jordan Hicks: Gets a sack Thursday
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Hicks recorded six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Thursday's 24-19 win versus the Steelers.
Hicks led Cleveland's linebackers in snaps (60) in Week 12, and he came up with his second sack of the year in the first quarter. His overall production is still lagging behind the standard he has set for himself in past seasons though, keeping him off the IDP map in most formats going into a Week 13 game at Denver.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Solid in divisional win
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Thornhill recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Thursday's 24-19 win versus the Steelers.
He trailed in defensive snaps (32) behind veteran Rodney McLeod (37) for the second straight game in Week 12, but he posted his highest tackle total since Week 1 anyway. It remains to be seen whether that will translate to more involvement in Week 13 at Denver.
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Cleveland's leading tackler in win
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Delpit recorded 10 tackles (six solo) during Thursday's 24-19 win versus the Steelers.
Delpit played all 67 of the Browns' defensive snaps in Week 12, and he tallied double-digit tackles for his second time this season. He's on pace for a career-best year in that category and will work to keep up the progress in Week 13 at Denver.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Suiting up vs. Steelers
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Ward (ribs, ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ward played through the rib and ankle injuries he suffered in Week 11 at New Orleans, and now it looks like he'll be good to go again for Week 12. He could be assigned to shadow alpha wideout George Pickens on Thursday.
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Browns' Greg Newsome: Will play Thursday
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Newsome (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus the Steelers, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Newsome was limited by a shoulder injury in Cleveland's contest at New Orleans in Week 11, but he didn't incur any setbacks during the week and will play again Thursday. It is possible that he could still be working on a reduced snap count, though, potentially opening up more opportunities for 2023 fifth-rounder Cameron Mitchell.
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Browns' Myles Garrett: Doesn't practice Tuesday
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Garrett (hip) did not practice Tuesday.
Garrett, however, spoke with the media before practice and suggested he's going to play Thursday night against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Garrett has been battling various injuries all season. Through 10 games, Garrett has 23 tackles (21 solo), including 7.0 sacks, 15 QB hits and a pair of forced fumbles.
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Browns' Mohamoud Diabate: Tallies seven stops in loss
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Diabate recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Despite Jordan Hicks' return in Week 11, Diabate still played 79 percent of the Browns' defensive snaps and finished as Cleveland's third-leading tackler. Diabate has now accumulated 33 total tackles and two passes defended through six appearances this season. His next opportunity to contribute will come in Week 12, when the Browns host the Steelers on Thursday night.
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Browns' Devin Bush: Another solid outing Sunday
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Bush recorded eight total tackles (six solo), including two tackles for loss, in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Bush was one of the few bright spots on the Browns' defense in Sunday's blowout loss, finishing as the team's second-leading tackler. The 2019 first-round pick from Michigan has now played 71-plus percent of the Browns' defensive snaps in consecutive games, recording 16 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional two tackles for loss. He's expected to continue making plays for Cleveland's defense ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Steelers on Thursday night.
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Logs nine stops vs. Saints
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Delpit recorded nine total tackles (three solo) and defended one pass in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Delpit finished first on the Browns in total tackles during Sunday's loss, serving as the team's leading tackler for the second time in their last three games. The LSU product is having one of the most productive seasons of his career, having recorded 62 total tackles and one pass defended through nine appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Juan Thornhill as part of the Browns' top safety duo in Thursday night's matchup against the Steelers.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Deemed day-to-day
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Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Ward is considered day-to-day after suffering rib and ankle injuries in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Ward returned to the game after suffering the pair of injuries but apparently isn't back to 100 percent. With the Browns hosting the Steelers on Thursday in Week 12, Ward could end up being listed as a limited and/or non-participant on multiple practice reports leading up to game day.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Stands out in loss
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Ward recorded four tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an additional pass defensed in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11.
Ward exited the game with a chest injury during the second quarter but returned to the field following halftime. He was the lone Cleveland defender to experience success against the Saints' Taysom Hill, who rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns, while catching eight of 10 targets for 50 yards. He also threw two passes, one of which picked off by Ward in the first quarter. The cornerback later forced Hill to fumble and recovered the loose ball in the second quarter. The pick was the first of the season for Ward, whose two passes defensed increased his league-leading total among cornerbacks to 16, per Pro Football Focus.
