Browns RB James Davis (thigh) was limited at practice Thursday. With Jerome Harrison back in the mix, Davis will see very limited work.

Jerome Harrison, who returned to practice Wednesday limited with a thigh injury, said he was happy for Peyton Hillis' breakout game last week, but has no idea how it will affect his playing time if he's ready to go Sunday against the Bengals.

Asked if it might be hard for him to get carries after Hillis rushed for 144 yards in Baltimore, Harrison cracked, "What carries? It was a good game by him and it doesn't affect me at all."

Does he see his role changing with Hillis having the hot hand?

"I never knew what my role was, so I can't answer that question," he said. "I support [Hillis]. I'm happy for him He works hard, ran hard and looked good doing it."

But does he expect fewer reps even when fully healthy?

"I don't anticipate anything and I don't expect anything," he said. "We'll just see what happens."

Peyton Hillis looks like he's earned role of RB1 on Cleveland. So, if Harrison is active this week it's probably not a good idea to put him in your lineup, even in a flex spot, until we see how he's used.

Browns RB Jerome Harrison (thigh) returned to limited practice Wednesday after missing all of last week. Harrison looks on pace to return this week, but Peyton Hillis has established himself as the Browns best back and figures to get the bigger workload moving forward.

Browns RB James Davis (thigh) was limited at practice Wednesday. With Jerome Harrison out, Davis backed up Peyton Hillis.

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Jerome Harrison was inactive with his thigh injury, but hopes to be back in practice this week.

"The most frustrating thing was not being to help," he said. "All I could do was try to help the guys that were out there."

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Josh Cribbs had to rally from a sprained left ankle to play against the Ravens and was in a walking boot after the game. It's a good thing he played.

Cribbs was the only Browns receiver to catch a pass, finishing with a career-high five receptions for 58 yards, including a long of 20.

"I was really questionable for this game," said Cribbs, who felt pain in the ankle Friday in practice and had fluid on it. "I had to work out before the game started and everything. My fans were like 'don't do it if you can't go.' But it's the Ravens. That why I went. It's the Ravens and it's the division."

Browns RB Jerome Harrison (thigh questionable) missed practice again Friday. While he is technically questionable, we'd be surprised if he gets much work this week. Even if he does, the matchup is terrible against the Ravens.

Browns RB Jerome Harrison (thigh) missed practice again Thursday. If Harrison can't go, Peyton Hillis would see an increased workload and James Davis could see his first carries of the season. None should be considered this week against the Ravens.

Browns running back Jerome Harrison sat out practice today with a thigh injury and wide receiver Brian Robiskie walked off the field early on with a hamstring injury and did not return.
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The two joined six other players on the idle list today, including starters Jake Delhomme (ankle), Shaun Rogers (ankle, hip) and Robaire Smith (ankle).

If Harrison can't play, running back James Davis will get some playing time along with Peyton Hillis. If Robiskie can't go, Josh Cribbs and Chansi Stuckey will get more reps, and rookie Carlton Mitchell could be pressed into service.

Harrison appeared to have hurt his wrist against the Chiefs, but nothing was known about the thigh. Harrison was frustrated after the game and declined to talk to reporters. He was not available in the locker room today.

This could mean Peyton Hillis, who is becoming a popular waiver wire pickup, gets the call this week at running back. Unfortunately, it's a tough matchup against the Ravens and it may be something to stay away from in your lineup.

Browns RB Jerome Harrison (thigh) did not practice Wednesday. This is the first we have heard of the thigh injury. We don't have details on the severity, but regardless the matchup against the Ravens is terrible. As strange as it sounds, Peyton Hillis would likely be a feature back if Harrison can't go.

More touches? Jerome Harrison admitted on a conference call with Kansas City writers that he was surprised he got only nine carries after Peyton Hillis started last Sunday. "Just a little bit," he said. "But we had a game plan and I'm all about the game plan."