Currently with a record of 8-5, the Cleveland Browns got some help from the Indianapolis Colts and the Detroit Lions yesterday in their quest for a wildcard spot. However, quarterback Joe Flacco, tight end David Njoku, and the Browns can help their own odds rise even higher by defeating the Chicago Bears today and advancing to 9-5 on the season in this Week 15 matchup.
Dealing with a multitude of injuries this week, the Browns signed safety Duron Harmon from the practice squad and made two practice squad gameday elevations. Safety Tanner McCalister and linebacker Charlie Thomas III will dress with the active roster today. This brings their gameday roster to 55 players before inactives will be announced at 11:30 AM EST.
Look for rookie defensive tackle Siaki Ika to make his NFL debut today as well with defensive tackle Maurice Hurst hitting Injured Reserve, and Jordan Elliott entering the game as questionable after just clearing the concussion protocol. Defensive end Isaiah McGuire will get his second sniff of action with Ogbo Okoronkwo out in this game as well.
Here is Cleveland’s 55-man gameday roster, led by Joe Flacco and David Njoku, as they look for their ninth win against the Bears today.
QB Joe Flacco
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
RB Jerome Ford
RB Kareem Hunt
RB Pierre Strong Jr.
WR Amari Cooper
WR Elijah Moore
WR Cedric Tillman
WR Marquise Goodwin
WR David Bell
WR James Proche II
TE David Njoku
TE Harrison Bryant
TE Jordan Akins
OT Geron Christian
OG Joel Bitonio
C Ethan Pocic: OUT
OG Wyatt Teller
OT James Hudson III
OG Michael Dunn
C Nick Harris (starting today)
C Luke Wypler
OT Leroy Watson
DE Myles Garrett
DE Za'Darius Smith
DE Ogbo Okoronkwo: OUT
DE Alex Wright
DE Isaiah McGuire
DT Dalvin Tomlinson
DT Jordan Elliott
DT Shelby Harris
DT Siaki Ika
DT Sam Kamara
LB Anthony Walker Jr.
LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
LB Sione Takitaki
LB Tony Fields II
LB Jordan Kunaszyk: OUT
LB Matthew Adams
LB Mohamoud Diabate
LB Charlie Thomas III (practice squad elevation)
CB Denzel Ward
CB Martin Emerson Jr.
CB Greg Newsome II
CB Cameron Mitchell
CB Mike Ford
CB Kahlef Hailassie
S Juan Thornhill: OUT
S Duron Harmon
S Ronnie Hickman
S D'Anthony Bell
S Tanner McCalister: practice squad elevation
K Dustin Hopkins
P Corey Bojorquez
LS Charley Hughlett
