The Cleveland Browns hit the practice field Thursday for their Week 2 showdown against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and while the offense saw some much-needed good news, the defensive backfield took a serious gut punch. Cornerback Tyson Campbell, who was practicing earlier in the week, popped up on the injury report with an ankle injury and was a “did not participate.” His sudden absence is an immediate, major concern for a Cleveland secondary already thin on cornerback depth. You’ve got a motivated Baker Mayfield, eager to bounce back after a rough outing against Cincinnati, heading their way. Losing Campbell for any stretch creates a glaring vulnerability that the Buccaneers will surely try to exploit.
Defense Takes a Direct Hit While Offensive Line Woes Linger
Campbell wasn’t the only one sidelined. Former starting right guard Teven Jenkins also remained out, battling a back injury that kept him off the field Wednesday too. These are two big hits. Imagine trying to protect your blind side while also plugging a huge hole in your defensive backfield against an opponent ready to air it out. Meanwhile, along the offensive line, starting center Elgton Jenkins’ back issue is still the primary status to track, and backup center Parker Brailsford continues to deal with a thumb issue. Both logged their second straight limited workouts, so progress is slow there. Defensive tackle Maliek Collins, who’s still being watched carefully after a severe quad tear last season, also had a second consecutive limited session.
Some Good News as Key Starters Move to Full Speed
It wasn’t all bad news for the Browns faithful, though. There were some positive signs with a few key players upgraded to full participation. Left tackle Dawand Jones got the green light, upgraded from limited to a full participant after clearing all protocol steps for a head injury. That’s huge for protecting the quarterback’s blind side on Sunday. He’s joined by left guard Zion Johnson, nursing a knee injury, and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who’s been battling a wrist issue. Both logged their second straight full sessions, looking good to go. Even better, reigning Rookie Defensive Player of the Year Carson Schwesinger stayed off the injury report for a second consecutive day, which is fantastic news for their defense. Friday’s practice report will give us the final word on who’s in and who’s out, but right now, that Campbell injury is absolutely the one to watch heading into Sunday’s matchup.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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