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Cleveland Browns:“Browns promote RB Dontrell Hilliard from practice squad” (PFT) - “The Browns made a change at the bottom of their roster on Tuesday. The team announced that they have promoted running back Dontrell Hilliard from the practice squad.”“Jarvis Landry shows off his versatility and Todd Haley shows off some play design” (cleveland.com) - “The Browns almost won that game on Sunday in regulation. Like Cleveland Browns T-Shirt , came painfully close enough to winning that it would have been killer to lose.”“The Baker Mayfield era is off to a faster start than the Bernie Kosar era” (WKNR) - “In 1985, Bernie Kosar didn’t walk in as much as swagger in. He beat the NFL draft system by graduating early and calling his shot where he played.”“Players hear difference with Browns winning at home” (ABJ) - “Even with this year’s 2-0-1 home record, the ledger in games played in Cleveland in 20 expansion-era seasons is 53-101-1. The good old days were delicious indeed.”NFL:“Injuries: Engram (knee) to be ‘full speed’ Tuesday” (NFL.com) - “Evan Engram is on pace to return after missing the past two weeks with a knee injury. New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur said Tuesday that the tight end would be ‘full speed’ during today’s practice.”“Injury-riddled Jaguars sign free-agent RB Jamaal Charles” (ESPN) - “The Jacksonville Jaguars, plagued by injuries at running back Cleveland Browns Hats , have signed free agent Jamaal Charles to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.”“Jon Gruden says Raiders will ‘try to get more’ ex-Seahawks as Earl Thomas’ free agency looms” (CBS) - “Thomas, himself, has made it known that he’d like to wind up in Dallas once his time in Seattle comes to an end and the Cowboys already tried to trade for him.”“Record-breaking night brings out Brees’ emotional side” (AP) - “It was the first time the 39-year-old Brees had ever walked off of a football field knowing that he had thrown for more yards than any quarterback in the history of the NFL.” The Cleveland Browns took another hit on Friday at the wide receiver position.UPDATE: Rookie receiver Derrick Willies fractured his collarbone during Friday’s practice and will not be active this week against the Los Angeles Chargers. He’ll be evaluated on Monday for possible injured reserve designation Cleveland Browns Womens Hoodie , according to cleveland.com’s Dan Labbe.Willies was last seen ripping off a 39-yard catch-and-run to help set up the game-winning field goal against the Baltimore Ravens before suffering the injury during Friday’s practice. It was too early for head coach Hue Jackson to know if Willies can go on Sunday against the Chargers, but it seems like there is a good chance that he will join wide receiver Rashard Higgins, who suffered a sprain MCL in the fourth quarter of the Baltimore game, on the sidelines.If Willies can’t go Womens Customized Cleveland Browns Jerseys , it will once again be the “next man up”with veteran Rod Streater and/or rookie Damion Ratley possibly seeing some additional playing time.The Browns would be well served to utilize running back Duke Johnson more in the passing game - a option that should be top of mind for the coaching staff regardless of the availability of Willies. They also welcomed back Seth DeValve last week and the veteran tight end had a nice 26-yard catch in the second quarter before disappearing for the rest of the game.Willies coming down with an injury is disappointing, especially after seeing him make a nice play in a big spot last week, but the Browns should be able to withstand the loss of a player with just three receptions on the year. Custom Dallas Cowboys Jerseys