The Cleveland Browns continue to have a long list of players on their injury report every week. Fortunately, most of them wind up playing in the upcoming game.
Heading into their Week 10 matchup against the Houston Texans, the Browns opened the week with 12 players on the report. Now, they know that 10 of them should be able to play.
According to Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland, two Browns players have been ruled out for Sunday’s game: fullback Michael Burton and safety Ronnie Hickman.
“Browns injury designations for Sunday’s game against the Texans: Out: FB Michael Burton, S Ronnie Hickman,” Justice posted.
#Browns injury designations for Sunday's game against the Texans:
Questionable:
-WR Denzel BostonOut:
-FB Michael Burton
-S Ronnie Hickman— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) November 13, 2026
The good news is that wide receiver Denzel Boston is listed as questionable with a toe injury. Though that is not as encouraging as no designation would be, Boston was able to practice on Friday, and head coach Todd Monken said the Rookie of the Year candidate was trending in the right direction. So, he looks to be in line to play again after also suffering injuries to his foot and calf over the past month.
Burton injured his calf in the first quarter of the Browns’ 23-22 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints last Sunday. He returned in the second quarter, but he was unable to practice this week.
His absence could prove to be crucial against the Texans. As a key blocker in the backfield, he would have been able to help Cleveland’s offensive line deal with Houston’s impressive front seven led by edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., who is a leading contender for Defensive Player of the Year. Without a direct replacement for Burton, the Browns may have to get creative with their formations, perhaps using an extra lineman in some situations.
Hickman suffered a concussion against the Saints and likely remains in the league’s protocol. His absence will lead to even more playing time for emerging rookie Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, who will try to help the Browns’ secondary combat the Texans’ improved passing game led by resurgent quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Otherwise, Cleveland will be at full strength taking on Houston in a game that will be critical to the Browns’ potential playoff hopes.
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