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Key Injuries Hit Bengals and Browns Before Season Finale
2 Jan
Summary
- Bengals' Chase Brown sidelined by illness, Ossai and Hill out with ankle injuries.
- Browns' Carson Schwesinger misses practice with quad/ankle issues.
- Njoku and Fannin Jr. questionable for Browns; Jenkins in concussion protocol.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns are bracing for their final 'Battle of Ohio' contest with a substantial number of players listed on their injury reports. The Bengals are particularly concerned about running back Chase Brown, who has missed consecutive practices due to illness, and defensive players Joseph Ossai and B.J. Hill, both sidelined with ankle injuries. Their potential absence could elevate playing time for backups.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns are also contending with critical injuries. Standout rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger has been absent from practice with quad and ankle issues. The team's tight end situation is also uncertain, with both David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. missing practice time. Guard Teven Jenkins is navigating the NFL's concussion protocol.
These injury situations add an extra layer of intrigue to the Sunday matchup. While some players like Njoku are veterans who might play through missed practices, others, like Ossai, may see their seasons concluded. The potential absences highlight the depth of both teams as they head into their final game of the 2025 season.
