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The Browns defense should be considered one of the best in the NFL this season, and the Browns DST is worth drafting with a late-round pick in all leagues. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has plenty of tools at his disposal, including one of the NFL's best pass rushers in Myles Garrett. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is one of the top linebackers in the league, and Denzel Ward is a top corner. Last year, the Browns were No. 6 in sacks (49), tied for third in interceptions (18) and No. 1 in yards against (4,593). It should be another standout season for the Cleveland defense, and the Browns DST has top-five upside in all leagues.

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  • Browns' Tony Fields: Ruled out Sunday

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    Fields (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Fields appears to have suffered an ankle injury in the second half against Dallas. The linebacker will finish his day with two total tackles (one solo), and an update on his status will likely be provided in the near future.
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  • Browns' Mohamoud Diabate: Exits Week 1 with hip injury

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    Diabate won't return to Sunday's game against Dallas after suffering a hip injury, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports. Diabate was ruled out in the middle of the third quarter. Prior to his exit, the linebacker notched two tackles (one solo). Diabate's status for next Sunday's matchup with Jacksonville should become clearer during the practice week.
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  • Browns' Maurice Hurst: Full-go Friday

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    Hurst (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Hurst was limited earlier in the week due to a hamstring injury, but it appears he's moved past the issue just in time for Cleveland's regular-season opener Sunday. Expect the 29-year-old to serve as one of the Browns' top rotational defensive linemen in Week 1.
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  • Browns' Nathaniel Watson: Ready for Week 1

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    Watson (quadriceps) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. The rookie out of Mississippi State has been dealing with a quadriceps injury for nearly a month, but after a full practice Friday, it appears he's moved past the issue. Expect Watson to serve as one of the Browns' top rotational inside linebackers in Week 1.
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  • Browns' Jordan Hicks: Cleared for Sunday

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    Hicks (calf) logged a full practice Friday and holds no injury designation ahead of Cleveland's Week 1 game against Dallas, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Hicks was able to participate in his first full practice Friday and now is good to go as the Browns kick off the season against Dallas. The veteran linebacker signed with Cleveland in March after logging 107 tackles (61 solo), 1.0 sacks and one interception in the 2023 campaign.
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  • Browns' Jordan Hicks: Still not 100 percent

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    Hicks (calf) was limited during practice Wednesday. Hicks' injury popped up Aug. 12, when he was reportedly looking at a week-to-week recovery timeline. Considering the time he has missed, he may have to ramp up his activity level Thursday or Friday to have a chance to take the field Sunday against the Cowboys.
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  • Browns' Denzel Ward: Clears concussion protocol

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    Ward (head) officially cleared concussion protocol Thursday, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports. Ward entered the protocol Aug. 14 and missed nearly two weeks before he was able to return to practice Wednesday. Now that he's officially been cleared, the veteran cornerback should have no problem being ready to start for Cleveland in Week 1 of the regular season against Dallas.
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  • Bubba Bolden: Suspended three weeks

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    The NFL suspended Bolden for the first three weeks of the 2024 season, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports. The reason for the suspension isn't yet clear, but it will prevent Bolden from suiting up until at least Week 4. As it is, the safety doesn't currently have a team. Bolden most recently spent time with Cleveland in training camp last year but was eventually waived from IR with an injury settlement, and a subsequent workout with Green Bay didn't lead to a signing.
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  • Browns' Chase Williams: Reverts to IR

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    Cleveland reverted Williams (head) to injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log. Williams entered concussion protocols during the Browns' preseason finale versus Seattle on Saturday and was waived with an injury designation Monday. Because he's cleared waivers, the cornerback has reverted to IR and will miss the 2024 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
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  • Justin Hardee: Cut by Browns

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    Hardee was released by the Browns on Tuesday. Hardee compiled 11 total tackles (eight solo) with the Browns in the preseason, but he ultimately didn't do enough to earn a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster. The cornerback has appeared in at least 10 games in each of his seven prior NFL seasons and will likely find another opportunity elsewhere in the near future.
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  • Brady Breeze: Let go by Cleveland

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    Breeze (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the Browns on Tuesday. Breeze suffered an undisclosed injury at some point during training camp and the preseason, ultimately ending up on IR with Cleveland. He'll now have the opportunity to pass a physical and sign elsewhere ahead of the 2024 campaign.
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  • Browns' Denzel Ward: Practices, but still in protocols

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    Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Ward is still in concussion protocol but was able to participate in practice in a limited capacity, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Ward has been in the league's concussion protocols for the last two weeks, but he was able to clear certain benchmarks to participate in practice in a limited fashion Wednesday. Cameron Mitchell will continue to get reps with the first-team defense opposite starting corner Martin Emerson while Ward is sidelined. Given his latest progress, Ward could be ready for the Browns' regular-season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 8.
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  • Browns' Michael Hall: Placed on exempt list

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    Hall (neck) was placed on the commissioner's exempt list Tuesday. Hall is facing a serious domestic violence allegation from an incident in mid-August. He suffered a neck stinger during practice a few days after, but he'll likely be healthy long before he's eligible to play.
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  • Chase Williams: Waived by Browns

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    Cleveland waived Williams (head) with an injury designation Monday, per the team's official site. Williams made an early exit from Saturday's preseason game against Seattle and was evaluated for a concussion. It's not clear how serious the issue is, but if Williams passes through waivers unclaimed, he'll likely go on IR and miss the season, barring an injury settlement with the team.
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  • Browns' D'Anthony Bell: Passes physical

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    Bell (shin) passed a physical Monday. As a result, Bell will be eligible to suit up and play come Week 1 versus the Cowboys. He projects to contribute primarily on special teams and play only a minor role in the defensive backfield in 2024.
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  • Browns' Dalvin Tomlinson: Ready to resume practicing

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    The Browns removed Tomlinson (knee) from the active/PUP list Monday. Tomlinson passed his physical Monday, meaning he's now cleared to resume practicing after having missed all of training camp and the preseason. The starting defensive tackle spent time sidelined due to an offseason knee procedure. He now has two weeks remaining to get in game shape ahead of Cleveland's regular-season opener on Sept. 8 against the Cowboys.
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  • Browns' Greg Newsome: Passes physical

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    Newsome (hamstring) passed his physical Monday and has been removed from the active/non-football injury list. Newsome missed the entire preseason due to a lingering hamstring injury, but he's now clear to resume practicing. Coach Kevin Stefanski said early in camp that Newsome is still on track for Week 1, and the 2021 first-round pick now has two weeks left to ramp up his activity ahead of Cleveland's regular-season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 8.
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  • Browns' Chase Williams: Goes into concussion protocols

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    Williams is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against the Seahawks after entering concussion protocols, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Williams was removed in the second half of Saturday's contest and will not be able to return unless he passes the league's concussion protocols. He registered four solo tackles before leaving the game.
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  • Browns' Justin Hardee: Enters concussion protocols

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    Hardee is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against Seattle after entering concussion protocols, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Hardee was taken out of the game in the third quarter. He got checked out in the medical blue tent before eventually going to the locker room. Hardee registered two solo tackles before exiting Saturday's contest.
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  • Bears' Chris Williams: Traded to Chicago

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    Williams was traded to the Bears from the Browns on Saturday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports. Chicago flipped a sixth-round pick to Cleveland for Williams and a seventh rounder, per Mayer. The defensive tackle will try to stick with the Bears through cutdown day Tuesday. Williams entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Colts in 2020 and appeared in 13 games between 2021 and '22.
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