Browns to be down two key starters Sunday

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The Cleveland Browns will be without two of their key starters when they take on the Baltimore Ravens Sunday.

The odds appear to be stacking up against the Cleveland Browns this weekend. As expected All-Pro right guard Wyatt Teller will miss the matchup against Baltimore as reported earlier this week. It is now official that Pro-Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward will also miss the contest due to a concussion.

Cleveland’s run game is the primary reason why they have been able to be competitive in five of their six games this season. Being without Teller will put the Browns offense behind the eight ball just a bit. Missing Ward will make a dreadful pass defense somehow worse. Even though Baltimore’s passing attack does not feature any prolific players at the receiver position, but considering how poor Cleveland’s secondary has performed that should not be a problem for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

Wyatt Teller out with calf injury

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The Cleveland Browns Pro-Bowl right guard will miss Sunday’s contest.

Wyatt Teller has a strained left calf and that will sideline him for a critical matchup with the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday. This is going to make things a bit more difficult for a Browns team that needs all the help they can get.

Teller is currently wearing a walking boot on his left log. The concern here is that this an injury Teller had previously (in 2020) and resulted in three missed games in addition to be listed as questionable two more times that season.

While the Ravens defense is not playing up to the level that they have in previous years, not having Wyatt Teller is a big blow. The Browns offense is dependent on the rushing attack and Teller is a huge part of that. Without having a run blocker as talented as Teller available to them it could impact the running game in a negative fashion which could lead to a fourth straight loss for the Browns.

Browns activate Teller, McKinley

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The Cleveland Browns activated two players from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Some help came the Cleveland Browns way as they were to activate Wyatt Teller and Takk McKinley from the reserve/COVID-19 list after landing on it earlier in the week.

These are two big moves for the Browns considering that Cleveland lost so many due to testing positive earlier this week.  The fact the game was postponed to Monday gave Cleveland the chance to get some players back in a must win situation. Cleveland has to beat the Las Vegas Raiders in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. More players can come off the list prior to Monday’s kickoff.

Browns place 8 on reserve/COVID-19 list

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Due to positive tests, the Cleveland Browns have placed eight players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, including several key players.

Early Tuesday it was reported that the Cleveland Browns were in enhanced COVID-19 protocols due to positive tests in the building. The positive tests resulted in eight players landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

This list includes four starters and one rotational player in addition to a returner and a tight end on the practice squad.

Potentially being without Jarvis Landry, Austin Hooper, Wyatt Teller, and Jedrick Wills on offense would make an offense that has struggled this season struggle even more. Landry and Hooper are currently the best players at their position, Teller is one of the best guards in the league, and the Browns are already fielding a backup to the backup option at right tackle. Meanwhile Takk McKinley is coming off his best game in a Browns uniform and finally showed some encouraging play.

Cleveland has a short(ish) week as they face the Raiders on Saturday in a game projected to be the easiest left on their schedule. With this list in addition to anyone else who may test positive before kickoff, this is setting up to be like the loss last year to the Jets where the entire receiver room was unable to play.

Wyatt Teller signs four-year extension

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The Cleveland Browns have signed the right guard to a four-year contract extension.

Any uncertainty surrounding the future of Wyatt Teller can now be put to reset. The Cleveland Browns have agreed to a four-year $56.8 million contract extension.

The deal reportedly has $28 million in guaranteed money.

Wyatt Teller is one of the best guards in the NFL and has certainly earned the contract extension he received. As far as big picture goes, the Browns have a lot of money tied up in their offensive line which could impact other areas moving forward.

This Is Believeland – Real Browns Fans Podcast Ep. 10

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This Is Believeland – Real Browns Fans Podcast Episode 10: James and Jordan discuss the Orange and Brown scrimmage, the Cleveland Browns offensive line as ranked by Warren Sharp,and Guys or Dudes: Offensive Line Edition. 

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Analytics, player rankings, and defense with Jordan Cohen

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This Is Believeland Podcast Episode 67: Discussing Browns analytics, Joe Woods’ defense, and player rankings with Jordan Cohen.

Browns: Myles Garrett, Jack Conklin AP All-Pros

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The Cleveland Browns defensive end and right tackle have been named All-Pros by the Associated Press.

In case anyone needed confirmation that Myles Garrett and Jack Conklin are good, the Associated Press can provide exactly that. The AP has named the Browns defensive end and right tackle as All-Pros.

Garrett and Conklin are two of the best players at their position and more than deserve the accolade.

In addition to Garrett and Conklin, Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller were named second team All-Pros by the AP.

Like their first team All-Pro teammates, Teller and Bitonio are two of the best at their respective positions.

What this should tell everyone is that the Browns have some really good players at key positions and they should build around them.

Wyatt Teller to miss Week 15 vs. Giants

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The Cleveland Browns will be without their right guard in Week 15.

The status of Wyatt Teller was monitored all week long and it turns out he will not be available for the Cleveland Browns when they face the New York Giants. Teller has been listed as out with an ankle injury.

This will be the fourth game missed by Wyatt Teller this season. The Browns rushing attack struggled when Teller did not play during a three game stretch earlier this season. Although it is worth mentioning his absence was paired with Nick Chubb’s, missing both was obviously a huge loss for Cleveland.

The Browns will have Chubb back this time and he will be an integral part of the offense. Add this with the improved passing game of late and the Browns should be able to weather the storm without Wyatt Teller.

Browns make five roster moves Tuesday

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The Cleveland Browns announced that they made five roster moves on Tuesday including placing and activating players on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

It was a busy day in Berea as the Cleveland Browns made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday. The most notable move being placing Wyatt Teller on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

With Teller being placed on the list now there is a chance that he could return for Monday night’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

This was not the only move involving the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Browns as they activated Porter Gustin. Gustin should provide some much needed depth on their defensive line.

Wide receiver Taywan Taylor was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury making their decision to claim Marvin Hall that much better. The Browns simply need bodies at this point as their receiving options are Jarvis Landry, Donovan Peoples-Jones, KhaDarel Hodge, and Rashard Higgins.

The team also made two roster moves involving the practice squad, restoring Ryan Switzer and releasing Jamal Davis.