Six games are on the docket for Super Wild Card Weekend as the NFL opens up the postseason and the race to Super Bowl LVIII begins. Of course, just as it is throughout the regular season, injuries certainly will play a key role in who ultimately is hoisting the Lombardi Trophy when the dust settles. And that includes this weekend with which teams will advance to the divisional round.
For the Browns, Texans, Dolphins and Chiefs, they began their on-field preparations for Saturday’s playoff matchup on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Bills, Steelers, Packers, Cowboys, Rams, and Lions all hit the field for the first time on Wednesday with their games set for Sunday. As for the Buccaneers and Eagles, they officially begin practice on Thursday. Below, we’ll comb through every injury report and highlight some of the key injury-related storylines for each club.
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Cleveland Browns (-2.5) at Houston Texans
Cleveland had a number of key players return to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday after missing Tuesday’s session. Pass rusher Myles Garrett (shoulder, hamstring), running back Kareem Hunt (groin), corner Greg Newsome (knee), tight end David Njoku (rest), running back Pierre Strong (back), and Juan Thornhill (calf) were all limited after sitting out Tuesday. Wideout Amari Cooper (rest, heel) did not practice for the second straight day, nor did kicker Dustin Hopkins (left hamstring) and receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion). The Browns also designated safety Grant Delpit to return off of injured reserve.
Houston did not have pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), receiver Noah Brown (back) defensive end Jonathan Greenard (ankle) and defensive end Jerry Hughes (ankle) for the second straight day of practice, putting their availability in doubt. Fullback Andrew Beck (calf) was held out of practice on Wednesday after being limited on Tuesday, while defensive…
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Author : Tyler Sullivan
Publish date : 2024-01-12 22:56:11
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