Browns defender ruled out just prior to start of Week 14 game
Juan Thornhill all of a sudden out for game versus Jaguars
The Cleveland Browns got bad news with the inactive reports with CB Denzel Ward out for Week 14 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars got good news with QB Trevor Lawrence starting.
Just before the start of the game, the Browns got more bad news with the announcement that safety Juan Thornhill was ruled out with a calf injury:
Undrafted free agent Ronnie Hickman is starting as veteran Rodney McLeod is out for the season with a biceps injury.
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Browns vs. Jaguars Inactive Report
For the first time in a while, Cleveland will have a positive inactive report ahead of their matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
On offense, Amari Cooper who got a head injury last week against the Los Angeles Rams cleared concussion protocol on Saturday and will be available for Cleveland. Cleveland will also activate cornerback Cam Mitchell for the first time in over a month.
Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) celebrates after scoring during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
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It’s not all positive for the Browns on the injury front though. Browns’ All-Pro cornerback Denzel Ward popped back up in the inactive list as a surprise after practicing all week. Ward indicated this week when visiting with reporters that he was going to play, so this is a huge loss for the Browns’ secondary.
At some point this week in practice, rookie right tackle Dawand Jones tweaked his knee and was downgraded to out for this game.
