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Browns defensive lineman Robaire Smith was surrounded by a cloud of uncertainty when he returned to Cleveland for the opening days of training camp in August.

Every Friday, John Cockrell will offer up his perspective on the latest NFL developments that catch his eye.

Running back Jamal Lewis and punter Dave Zastudil are among eight Browns who are questionable for Monday night's game against the Ravens.

's availability for Monday night's game against the Cleveland Browns . Washington, who bruised his left thigh while tackling Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry in the second quarter of the Ravens' 17-7 loss Sunday, said Wednesday that he expects to play, but he did not practice Thursday and might miss the contest in Cleveland.

BEREA: Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan doesn't believe fans will embrace a protest planned by two longtime season ticket holders for the Monday night game Nov.

Observations, opinions and facts ... Devin Hester took the first advantage in the duel with Josh Cribbs.

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If Joshua Cribbs is a fan of the Web site profootballtalk.com, he might not be a regular visitor to the site in the future.

The Cleveland Browns are probably worse than their 1-6 record indicates. In the Browns' last two games, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers have combined for 1,003 yards gained against the Browns porous defense.

That's the best adjective that can be used to describe yesterday's 31-3 beating handed to the Cleveland Browns by the Green Bay Packers.A The word can be applied to the team's play on offense, defense, and the coaching philosophy.A If you have tickets to any of this team's remaining game, why would you use them outside of the cash used to buy ...

The Browns got good news on the health front Friday when nine players returned to practice for the first time this week after battling sickness.

Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson will not play again this season after having surgery on Wednesday.

BEREA: Barring a last-minute offer that the Browns can't refuse, backup quarterback Brady Quinn and receiver/returner Joshua Cribbs should remain Browns after today's 4 p.m. trading deadline.

Nobody was doubtful, but Browns kicker Phil Dawson was among 7 players listed as questionable on the final injury report before Sunday's game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

BEREA: Jerome Harrison and Jamal Lewis might not make anyone forget Kevin Mack and Earnest Byner, but at least they've matched them in one regard.

Whoa. I picked a heck of time to skip a Monday-nighter to go to see U2 at JerryWorld.

Apparently Braylon Edwards did more than allegedly punch a man on Monday morning.

The Bills ' depth at middle linebacker was depleted after starter Kawika Mitchell and his backup Marcus Buggs were both carted off with leg injuries against Cleveland on Sunday.

October 10, 2009, 7:08 AM / Just when it looked like Sunday's game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns was lacking any pizazz, Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan added some spice to the matchup by taking a swipe at Bills quarterback Trent Edwards.

Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills due to a hamstring injury.