The Cleveland Browns may be without one of their key defensive backs when they face the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday.
In addition to the likely possibility the Cleveland Browns will miss Kareem Hunt in Week 15, Troy Hill is also not expected to play against the Raiders on Saturday.
#Browns Stefanski said Kareem Hunt (ankle) and Troy Hill (knee) are unlikely to face the #Raiders on Saturday on the short week
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) December 13, 2021
Troy Hill has been relied upon several times this season as the Browns have seen multiple defensive backs miss games this season. While Hill has missed a couple games as well, Cleveland has been able to sort of utilize a rotation to cover up for their absences. The likely absence of Hill combined with the unknown status of Greg Newsome could present a problem. Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has three straight games with eight or more receptions for 100 or more yards.
Hunter Renfrow is now 1st #Raiders player since merger with 3 straight games of 8+ catches, 100+ yards
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) December 12, 2021
Renfow is in the middle of a hot streak and could be facing a Browns secondary without two of their better cornerbacks. While the Browns are expected to win on Saturday, Troy Hill not playing makes it a just bit more difficult to accomplish.
