Player Outlook
Cleveland's addition of Za'Darius Smith to a pass rush that already includes superstar Myles Garrett gives the Browns a pretty potent group that can force sacks and turnovers. Combine that with a run defense boosted by the arrival of Dalvin Tomlinson and a secondary that boasts three quality cornerbacks and a good safety duo, and the Browns DST has some appeal. That is, until you see that they play the Bengals in Week 1 before taking on the Steelers and Titans in Weeks 2 and 3. Your best move might be to hope that the Browns DST goes undrafted so you can add them off waivers after Week 1.

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  • Browns' Greg Newsome: Cleared for Sunday

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    Newsome (elbow) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Newsome missed the team's Week 3 win over the Titans, but after logging a limited practice Wednesday, the Northwestern product was a full go Thursday and should be able to play Sunday against the Ravens.
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  • Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Leads Browns in tackles Sunday

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    Owusu-Koramoah recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-3 win versus Tennessee. In a game where the Titans possessed the ball for less than 22 minutes, Owusu-Koramoah made the most of his meager opportunities to defend the run in Week 3. He should have a chance to see more action when Cleveland hosts Baltimore in Week 4.
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  • Browns' Myles Garrett: Monster performance vs. Tennessee

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    Garrett recorded five tackles (four solo), including 3.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 27-3 win versus the Titans. Garrett took advantage of a shaky Tennessee offensive line and wrecked the opposing gameplan from the word "go" in Week 3, somehow making an even bigger impact on the game than his stats would indicate. He's on pace for a career year in the sack column even by his absurd standards, making him a top IDP option at defensive line and arguably an early frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year.
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  • Browns' Siaki Ika: Still working way back

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    Ika (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans. Ika battled a foot injury for the first two weeks of the season, but he was not on the injury report leading up to the Browns' Week 3 matchup. Even so, he'll find himself inactive, potentially still needing to work his way up to game speed.
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  • Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Will play Sunday

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    Smith (ankle) will not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Titans, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Smith popped up on the injury report Wednesday after missing practice but will head into Sunday's contest without an injury designation. Now healthy again, the 31-year-old will try to improve upon his production from the first two games, as Smith has logged only three tackles (one solo) so far this season.
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  • Browns' Greg Newsome: Ruled out for Week 3

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    Newsome (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Titans, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Newsome was injured in the Week 2 loss to the Steelers and will now miss Sunday's date with the Titans. He's been occupying slot coverage duties for Cleveland this season. All three of Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Treylon Burks and DeAndre Hopkins have seen significant usage out of the slot for Tennessee.
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  • Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Gets in limited practice

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    Smith (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. After he missed practice entirely Wednesday, Smith took a step in the right direction Thursday towards being available for Week 3. He'll still most likely need to log a full practice Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend.
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  • Browns' Siaki Ika: Healthy ahead of Week 3

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    Ika (foot) did not appear on the Browns' injury report Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. Ika will likely make his NFL debut Sunday versus the Titans after he missed the first two contests of 2023 with a foot injury. The defensive lineman was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft in April and he will operate as a reserve option behind Dalvin Tomlinson and Jordan Elliott against Tennessee.
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  • Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Misses practice with ankle injury

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    Smith (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. Smith hasn't been terribly productive over two games in 2023, and now his status for Week 3 appears to be up in the air. He has two more opportunities to practice before Cleveland's last injury report of the week comes out Friday.
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  • Perrion Winfrey: No longer suspended

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    Winfrey has completed his two-game suspension, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Winfree was waived by Cleveland in July after police opened an investigation into an aggravated robbery case in which he was a suspect. The league subsequently handed him a two-game suspsension. He is now free to look for a new opportunity.
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  • Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Limited production again

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    Owusu-Koramoah logged four tackles (four solo) in Cleveland's 26-22 loss to the Steelers on Monday. While Owusu-Koramoah's four tackles were the third most on the team, he has now only recorded seven tackles through the team's first two contests. The 23-year-old also saw his playing drop, as he only played 33 snaps Week 2 after leading the team with 41 Week 1.
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  • Browns' Grant Delpit: Leads team in tackles

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    Delpit registered six tackles (four solo) and a pass deflection in Monday's 26-22 loss to Pittsburgh. Delpit led the team in tackles Monday night, a feat he has now accomplished in both of the Browns' first two games. The 2020 second-round pick will look to continue his productive start to the season against the Titans in Week 3.
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  • BoPete Keyes: Gets let go

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    Keyes (finger) was waived from injured reserve by the Browns on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Keyes was placed on IR with the injury during training camp in July, but he'll now be free to sign elsewhere if he can prove himself healthy.
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  • Browns' Greg Newsome: Considered day-to-day

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    Coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday that Newsome (elbow) is day-to-day, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. Newsome sustained the elbow injury during Monday's loss to Pittsburgh. He recorded three solo tackles before leaving the field. Now, the starting cornerback's status will need to be monitored as Week 3's matchup against the Titans approaches.
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  • Browns' Greg Newsome: Questionable to return

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    Newsome is considered questionable to return to Monday's tilt with the Steelers due to an elbow injury, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports. Newsome recorded three solo tackles before exiting the game. The severity of his elbow injury is not known at this time. While he is sidelined, Mike Ford will be a candidate to see increased snaps.
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  • Browns' Siaki Ika: Not playing Monday

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    Ika (foot) will be inactive for Cleveland's game against the Steelers on Monday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. Ika will now be inactive for the second straight week as he is still working his way back from a foot injury. The rookie third-round pick's next opportunity to make his NFL debut comes against the Titans in Week 3.
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  • Browns' Juan Thornhill: Cleared for Monday Night Football

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    Thornhill (calf) is active for Monday's matchup against the Steelers. Thornhill missed the season opener due to a calf injury and was listed as questionable for Week 2. The 2019 second-round pick will be available to make his Browns debut Monday night, but it's unclear how big of a role he'll have right away. However, eventually, Thornhill should take over as a full-time starter.
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  • Browns' Juan Thornhill: Gets questionable tag

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    Thornhill (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Steelers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. Thornhill is in danger of missing his second straight game to start the season. If he is is ultimately unable to go, Rodney McLeod would presumably be in line to fill in at free safety.
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  • Browns' Juan Thornhill: Still recovering from injury

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    Thornhill (calf) did not practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Thornhill is being considered day-to-day, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. The Virginia product was unable to play Week 1 against the Bengals; however, it sounds like he may be able to return to the practice field soon. Even if he does, though, the fourth-year pro may still not be ready to suit up Monday against the Steelers.
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  • Bubba Bolden: Works out with Green Bay

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    The Packers worked out Bolden on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. After being waived from injured reserve by Cleveland back in August, Bolden is looking for a chance to catch on in Green Bay. With six healthy safeties on the active roster though, it's not likely the Packers are going to activate anyone from the practice squad at that position in the near future.
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