Cleveland Browns

Denzel Boston

WR

Zac Jackson of The Athletic previously reported that Boston indicated that his toe was feeling better and said he was hoping to return to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. With Boston now set to log another 'DNP,' what the wideout is able to do (if anything) Friday will be telling with regard to his chances of being available Sunday against the Texans.

Myles Harden

CB

Harden took down Tyler Shough for 10- and six-yard sacks in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, which were the former's first sacks of his three-year NFL career. The 2024 seventh-rounder is up to 33 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and seven pass defenses (including one interception) through nine regular-season games.

Carson Schwesinger

LB

Schwesinger may have tweaked his wrist during the Browns' 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints in Week 9, when he logged a season-high 15 tackles (10 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. He has two more chances to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Denzel Ward

CB

Ward was on the field for 73 of the Browns' 75 defensive snaps in Week 9, and his presence at practice Wednesday suggests his injury is likely not severe. If he can log a full practice Thursday or Friday, there's a solid chance he'll be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Harold Fannin Jr.

TE

The same applies to Fannin's Wednesday practice participation, but it's worth noting that the tight end also was limited by his groin issue last Thursday and Friday before approaching the Browns' Week 9 overtime loss to the Saints without an injury designation. Friday's injury report will reveal whether that pattern is repeated ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.