E.J. Gaines returns to Browns practice after preseason injury scare Cleveland Browns cornerback E.J. Gaines returned to practice on

Sep. 6 Youth Baker Mayfield Jersey , just 18 days removed from what was feared to have been a significant preseason knee injury.Gaines, 26, escaped with a few weeks on the shelf after being carted off the team’s Berea training facility field on Aug. 19.The 26-year-old cornerback joined the Browns this offseason and figured to be a large part of the team’s defensive backfield rotation, and he still should be once he returns. But that return likely will not be in Week 1 as the Browns’ matchup with Pittsburgh at FirstEnergy Stadium is just three days.“Yes, he did some individual today,” head coach Hue Jackson said after Thursday’s practice. “He probably still will not make it this week Youth Emmanuel Ogbah Jersey , but obviously, it was good to have him back out there.”Without Gaines, expect T.J. Carrie, preseason standout Denzel Rice, and maybe even nickel back and backup safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun to see situational playing time on Sunday. Carrie has struggled playing from the slot this season, a spot the Browns would likely prefer to have Gaines deployed at once he’s healthy and able enough to be effective.During last year’s 21-18 Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh Youth Nick Chubb Jersey , the former cornerbacks surrendered 263 passing yards, including a dominant 11-catch, 182-yard performance by superstar receiver Antonio Brown. As it stands now, with or without Gaines, the team’s entire cornerback depth chart has been revamped this offseason. New general manager John Dorsey targeted secondary speed in making those changes, so this week will be a good test of his moves. Are the Browns now more equipped to limit Brown and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s prolific rapport?Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (8/23/18) Cleveland Browns:“Is Dez Bryant trying to butter up Bill Belichick and Tom Brady to land a job?” (For The Win) - “We’re only two weeks from the start of the 2018 NFL season and Dez Bryant still doesn’t have a job after a visit with the Browns did not result in a contract offer.”“Hue Jackson can’t win in court of public opinion” (WKNR) - “Hue Jackson couldn’t win in the fall and winter Youth David Njoku Jersey , and he’s not going to win in August. We’re not talking about exhibition victories. We’re talking about winning respect and the benefit of doubt.”“Dietary habits among the major transitions for Browns rookies” (Browns.com) - “Genard Avery was faced with a harsh reality when he was drafted by Cleveland in the fifth round and arrived at the Browns’ facility in Berea.”“Carlos Hyde plans to lead the league in rushing and much more” (247Sports) - “At one point, running back Carlos Hyde claimed that he intends to lead the league in rushing this season. The 27 year old has never rushed for more than 988 yards in a season.”NFL:“NFL refuses to admit mistake while admitting mistake” (PFT) - “The new rule against lowering the helmet to initiate and make contact is very broad and all-encompassing. And the league refuses to change it.”“Cowboys starting center out indefinitely after being diagnosed with rare disorder” (CBS) - “The mysterious pain that’s been plaguing Travis Frederick over the past month has finally been diagnosed.”“Pats release WR Kenny Britt, who had been sidelined by hamstring” (ESPN) - “Patriots released veteran wide receiver Kenny Britt on Wednesday, shedding another layer at arguably the club’s greatest position of need.”“Raiders to sign CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie” (NFL.com) - “It’s unclear where DRC fits in, whether Oakland makes him a starter, slides him into the slot http://www.thebrownsfootballauthentic.com/jamie-collins-jersey-authentic , hands him a backup role or asks him to fill in at safety if Karl Joseph and Obi Melifonwu don’t pan out.”