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Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney recovers a second-quarter strip sack of Jets quarterback Joe Flacco on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 in Cleveland. Akr 9 18 Browns 5

Browns’ Jadeveon Clowney, Chase Winovich ruled out for ‘TNF’

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The Cleveland Browns have already ruled out defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, linebacker Chase Winovich and tight end Jesse James for Thursday night’s Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Clowney suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s bitter loss to the New York Jets. He was seen in a walking boot after the game.

Winovich is out with a hamstring injury and James has a biceps injury.

Clowney already has 1.5 sacks in two games to go with a forced fumble and five tackles.

The Browns are facing a short week and licking their wounds after a staggering setback. The Jets scored twice in the final 82 seconds to rally past the Browns 31-30, Cleveland’s second fourth-quarter meltdown in two weeks.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed two major factors — how his defense allowed a 66-yard touchdown pass to Corey Davis and why his offense scored with 1:55 remaining instead of milking the game clock.

Stefanski said after the game Sunday that “obviously, guys are not on the same page” on defense.

“Let me be very clear, anything that happens out there I’ve got to get fixed,” Stefanski said Monday. “That’s on me.”

As for Nick Chubb’s 12-yard touchdown run — his third of the game — that put the Browns up 30-17 with 1:55 left, Stefanski said he would like to have that back. Compounding the problem is that the extra point was missed, leaving the Browns with just the 13-point lead. The Jets had just called their third and final timeout, and Chubb’s touchdown came on first down.

“Let me be clear on this: ‘I absolutely could’ve told Jacoby (to not let anyone score there) that in that situation,” Stefanski said of his instructions to quarterback Jacoby Brissett, adding “I wish I had said” something and Chubb “would have done it.”

Two plays from scrimmage later, Jets quarterback Joe Flacco found Davis for the long TD pass, leading to an onside kick that the Jets recovered. Flacco subsequently found Garrett Wilson for a 15-yard TD pass to win the game.

The Browns (1-1) host the Steelers (1-1) on Thursday night.

–Field Level Media

Sep 11, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James (71) is driven off the field after an injury during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens look for LT help with top two out

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Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ja’Wuan James tore his Achilles in Sunday’s win over the New York Jets, and there is no backup plan at the ready.

James, who moved from right tackle for Week 1 with starter Ronnie Stanley not considered game-ready for conditioning reasons, is a former first-round pick who previously tore his Achilles on the same leg.

“James has a torn Achilles; it’s the same one. It’s a little bit of a different tear; it’s off the bone,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “It’s not the one that is mid-tendon. So, he’s determined, and he says he’s in a way better place than he was last time, and he’s determined to come back in time.”

Patrick Mekari, in his fourth NFL season out of Cal, is typically an interior lineman but moved to the blindside of quarterback Lamar Jackson following James’ injury.

Stanley played only in Week 1 last season before opting for another ankle surgery that ended his season. He worked out with the team in a limited capacity three times last week before being downgraded to doubtful on Friday.

Harbaugh indicated getting Stanley into peak condition would be a priority before he takes the field.

The Ravens face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

–Field Level Media

Dec 5, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) with the catch during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Chargers remove WR Mike Williams, CB Chris Harris Jr. from COVID-19 list

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The Los Angeles Chargers activated receiver Mike Williams and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. from the COVID-19 list on Saturday.

The two players were placed on the list Wednesday, two days after receiver Keenan Allen went on the same list. Allen will miss Sunday’s home game against the New York Giants.

The Chargers also added safety Derwin James (hamstring) to the injured list, labeling him as questionable for Sunday’s game.

Also, linebacker Kyler Fackrell, who underwent a procedure on his knee earlier in the week, was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Williams has a caught a career-best 55 passes in 12 games (10 starts) this season. He has 854 yards and seven touchdowns.

Harris has one interception and 26 tackles in nine games (seven starts) this season.

Allen is missing his first game of the season. He leads the Chargers with 86 catches for 929 yards. Allen has four touchdown receptions.

James has a team-leading 100 tackles in 12 games. He also has three forced fumbles, two interceptions and two sacks.

Fackrell has 15 tackles and three sacks in 12 games (one start).

–Field Level Media

Aug 14, 2019; Costa Mesa, CA, USA: Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (33) during training camp at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chargers pick up fifth-year option on S Derwin James

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The Los Angeles Chargers announced Friday that they exercised the fifth-year option on the contract of safety Derwin James.

James, 24, will receive $9.052 million in 2022 in the final season of his rookie deal.

James missed the entire 2020 season after right knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. He also was limited to just five games in 2019 due to a broken right foot.

The Florida State product was splendid after being selected with the 17th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

James recorded 105 total tackles, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions in 16 games that season. He earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors and was the first rookie in franchise history to eclipse 100 tackles.

Overall, he has 139 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions in 21 games (all starts).

–Field Level Media

Dec 1, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Demar Dotson (69) blocks Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen (41) as Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (left) throws a pass during the second half at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Broncos expected to sign OT Dotson

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A week after starting right tackle Ja’Wuan James opted out of the season, the Denver Broncos are expected to sign veteran right tackle Demar Dotson, 9News Denver reported Saturday evening.

Per the report, a deal is not final, but parameters are “in place,” and Dotson is expected to sign this week after passing COVID-19 testing and a physical.

Multiple outlets reported earlier Saturday that Dotson was visiting the Broncos.

Dotson, 34, became a free agent in March after his three-year, $16.5 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expired. He started 15 games at right tackle in each of the last two seasons and 106 of 130 appearances across 11 years with the Bucs.

James’ opt-out left the Broncos with Elijah Wilkinson — who started 12 games in place of an injured James in 2019 — as the likely starter at right tackle. The team had hoped to have Wilkinson challenge incumbent Garett Bolles at left tackle.

–Field Level Media