Gameday is approaching.
The Cleveland Browns host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM EST.
Quarterback Case Keenum is preparing for his second start of the season; he is 1-0 in 2021.
Here are the Browns Nation news and notes for Friday, January 7, 2022.
1. Week 18 Browns Uniforms
The Browns will wear orange pants and the brown jersey in this Week 18 game.
The #Browns are scheduled to wear orange pants with brown tops in Week 18. (If anyone still cares)
— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) January 7, 2022
2. Thursday Practice Notes And Roster Update
Thursday’s practice was held indoors.
Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt were limited due to rib and ankle injuries respectively.
Jadeveon Clowney who is dealing with both shoulder and knee injuries did not practice.
Browns practiced indoors. Their report listed Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder/knee) did not practice. RBs Nick Chubb (chest/ribs) and Kareem Hunt (ankle) were limited.
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) January 6, 2022
Malik McDowell, David Njoku, and Denzel Ward also did not practice on Thursday as they are dealing with neck, shoulder, and groin injuries respectively.
#Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder/knee) didn't practice today. CB Denzel Ward (groin), DT Malik McDowell (neck) and TE David Njoku (shoulder) also out.
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) January 6, 2022
In other roster news, Malik Jackson was added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
Browns put DT Malik Jackson on COVID/reserve.
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) January 6, 2022
3. Jim Donovan Talks About Doug Dieken
Fans are sad that Doug Dieken is retiring from the radio broadcasting booth this weekend.
Jim Donovan reminisces about his favorite Dieken memory.
Jim Donovan has so many great memories in the booth with Doug Dieken, and his favorite was a hit. 😂 pic.twitter.com/h0S6noaY96
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 6, 2022
Dieken started his career as the original left tackle for the Browns who wore the number 73.
For those who want to know more about Dieken the player, check out Terry Pluto’s latest book called Vintage Browns.
Pluto devotes an entire chapter to Dieken.
Terry Pluto's 'Vintage Browns' Shares Memories Of The Last Great Era of Cleveland Football https://t.co/HQPfctu8xE pic.twitter.com/oTwvqMiaBA
— WOSU News (@wosunews) December 22, 2021
Fans are suggesting that Dieken’s possible replacement could be a fellow Browns left tackle who wore the same number.
With Doug Dieken retiring the natural choice for his replacement is Joe Thomas right?
— Cory (@CoryFromPreble) January 4, 2022
No word on if Joe Thomas has been approached or would have interest in this role.
4. OC Alex Van Pelt Sets Record Straight About His Interest In Pitt Job
Reports had circulated that offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt recently met with University of Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi about the vacant OC position.
On Thursday, AVP shot down the validity of those rumors.
#Browns OC Alex Van Pelt denies Twitter rumor he met with Pitt officials about a job earlier this week. Says he is happy working with Kevin Stefanski, doesn't feel the need to call plays "I'm very comfortable in the role I am in now"
— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) January 6, 2022
“I’m very comfortable in the role I am in now.”
Happy Friday Browns Fans!
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