Browns week 4 unofficial depth chart
By STEVE KING
The Rams are back at No. 1 after a one-week absence.
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) September 28, 2021
See how the rest of the stacks up, according to @GregBishopSI: https://t.co/6DBMTByx8Z
The Browns are riding high in a variety of ways.
They’ve won two in a row to increase their record to 2-1 and are coming off a 26-6 manhandling of the Chicago Bears.
Adding to all that was the SI.com ranking the Browns fourth in their NFL power poll. That’s their highest standing ever in any poll in the expansion era.
So, why the lofty ranking? Here, let one of the staff writers at SI explain:
“The Browns played a mesmerizing football game last Sunday. They made the Bears look like pretenders and rendered talented rookie quarterback Justin Fields lost. As I watched the total decimation unfold, I wondered: do the Browns have the best, deepest, most complete roster in pro football? I’m not sure. Folks in L.A. (Rams), Tampa, Buffalo and other places would surely disagree. But Cleveland is deep, talented and getting healthier, as evidenced by its latest victory. Myles Garrett managed to pick up an incredible 4.5 sacks for the Browns, dropping Fields so often that Garrett must now be considered the frontrunner for NFL defensive player of the year. Cleveland notched nine sacks—nine!—as a team. But they also shut down the Bears passing game. And everyone watched star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. return from last year’s ACL injury and catch five passes for 77 yards. And we saw Kareem Hunt continue to work his way into more touches. I could argue that the Browns have the most elite pass rusher in the NFL, one of the league’s top quarterbacks, its best running game and plenty of skill in important places (offensive tackle, wide receiver, cornerback, safety). Now, I’m starting to wonder if the Browns shouldn’t be third on this list, or second.
Wow! That’s pretty powerful stuff, coming as a result of some pretty powerful stuff by the Browns.
Browns week 4 unofficial depth chart has been released. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. and the game can be seen on CBS.
Update From HC Kevin Stefanski on Greg Newsome:
“Injury front: (CB) Greg Newsome (II) is out this week. He is dealing with a calf injury. He is week to week. He will not go on IR. Not practicing today: (LT) Jed (Wills) and (C) JC (Tretter).
Offense
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Donovan Peoples-Jones | Anthony Schwartz | ||
| LT | Jedrick Wills Jr. | James Hudson III | ||
| LG | Joel Bitonio | Michael Dunn | ||
| C | JC Tretter | Nick Harris | ||
| RG | Wyatt Teller | Blake Hance | ||
| RT | Jack Conklin | Chris Hubbard* | ||
| TE | Austin Hooper | David Njoku | Harrison Bryant | |
| WR | Odell Beckham Jr. | Rashard Higgins | ||
| QB | Baker Mayfield | Case Keenum | ||
| RB | Nick Chubb | Kareem Hunt | Demetric Felton | D’Ernest Johnson |
| FB | Andy Janovich |
Defense
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Myles Garrett | Takkarist McKinley | |
| LDT | Malik Jackson | Jordan Elliott | |
| RDT | Malik McDowell | Andrew Billings | Tommy Togiai |
| RDE | Jadeveon Clowney | Joe Jackson | Ifeadi Odenigbo |
| WILL | Mack Wilson Sr. | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | |
| MIKE | Malcolm Smith | Elijah Lee | |
| SAM | Sione Takitaki* | Tony Fields II | |
| LCB | Denzel Ward | Troy Hill | A.J. Green |
| RCB | Greg Newsome II | Greedy Williams | |
| SS | Ronnie Harrison Jr. | Grant Delpit | M.J. Stewart Jr. |
| FS | John Johnson III | Richard LeCounte III |
Special Teams
| Position | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| P | Jamie Gillan | |
| K | Chase McLaughlin | |
| H | Jamie Gillan | |
| KR | Demetric Felton | Donovan Peoples-Jones |
| PR | Demetric Felton | Donovan Peoples-Jones |
| LS | Charley Hughlett |
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Browns sign DB Bryan Mills to practice squad
Berea, Ohio – The Cleveland Browns have signed CBBryan Mills to their practice squad. In addition, the team placed CB Tim Harris on the practice squad/COVID-19* list.
Mills is a 6-1, 184-pound rookie who was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. He also spent time with the New Orleans Saints in training camp, before being released in August. The North Carolina Central product played in 12 games, starting 10 for the program after transferring from the College of the Canyons in 2019. Mills is a native of Palmdale, Calif.
*This reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19.
Key dates ahead Sunday: Oct. 3: Week 4 at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Oct. 10: Week 5 at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 2: NFL trade deadline, 4 p.m.
