It is Friday, September 30, 2022, and the Cleveland Browns are concluding the first month of football season with a 2-1 record.
Given the circumstances of the offseason, that is a great start.
The Week 4 game against Atlanta is slated for Sunday afternoon.
The most recent injury report for the game headlines the Friday edition of Browns Nation news and notes.
1. Injury Report Notes
#Browns, #Falcons injury report. pic.twitter.com/oq0fijRAfj
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) September 29, 2022
David Njoku‘s name appeared on the report with an unspecified knee injury.
It was originally reported as a day of rest but was clarified as a knee injury later in the day.
Day of rest today for #Browns TE David Njoku, like Amari Cooper got yesterday
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 29, 2022
It was initially announced that #Browns TE David Njoku got a day of rest today. But the injury report showed that he sat out with a knee injury. Participated fully Wednesday. Walked fine cruising through the locker room
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 29, 2022
The good news is that Joel Bitonio, Ronnie Harrison, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, and Denzel Ward all had limited work in practice on Thursday after not practicing on Wednesday.
Today #Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and CB Denzel Ward returned to individual drills per multiple reports.
— Faithful Dawgs Podcast (@FDPodcastCLE) September 29, 2022
JOK seems to be on track to play Sunday 👀.
Via the @Browns pic.twitter.com/XFwyKTdx9l
— Faithful Dawgs Podcast (@FDPodcastCLE) September 30, 2022
Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney did not practice.
Garrett is day-to-day but has expressed a desire to play.
Myles Garrett will NOT practice today, says DC Joe Woods. Garrett is considered day-to-day and has a chance to play Sunday for #Browns in Atlanta.
— Noah Weiskopf (@BrownsWithNoah) September 29, 2022
His status could be a game-time decision determined by the medical staff.
My understanding is that Myles Garrett wants to play this Sunday, but it’s going to be a ‘medical decision,’ at this time. #Browns
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 29, 2022
Another note of concern is that Jack Conklin did not practice after limited work on Wednesday.
On the Falcons side, there is only one name listed, and he is one of the most vital for their offense.
He is running back Cordarrelle Patterson.
Patterson did not practice Wednesday or Thursday with a knee injury.
He is off to a great start in 2022 with 302 rushing yards through three games.
2. Browns’ Roster Move
Through Thursday, the team has made one roster move to seemingly combat the lengthy injury report.
Defensive tackle Roderick Perry was elevated and will be active for Sunday’s game.
Source: The #Browns are elevating DT Roderick Perry for Sundays game and will be active in Atlanta.
— Brad Stainbrook (@StainbrookNFL) September 29, 2022
3. Browns Face Vulnerable Falcons Defense
The 1-2 Falcons have given up 81 points in their first three games to the New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks.
The Falcons D has given up 81 points through 3 games, and now faces a rested #Browns offense that has been humming. Way too much doom and gloom from the Cleveland fans.
— Jeff-LJ-Lloyd (@Jeff_LJ_Lloyd) September 29, 2022
The Browns’ offense should be able to put up points against this defense.
The question will be if the banged-up defense can hold the Falcons.
TGIF, Browns fans!
NEXT: Joe Woods Has A Clear Message About His Defense Sunday
