Saquon Barkley absent Thursday; DeVonta Smith working off to the side

The Browns got multiple players back at practice today, including Maliek Collins, Tytus Howard, Carsen Ryan and Dylan Sampson.

Still not practicing: Derek Barnett, Kalia Davis, Mason Graham, Mike Hall, Teven Jenkins, Quinshon Judkins, Carson Schwesinger.

Related Players: Jaleel McLaughlin, Audric Estime

Sampson is worth a speculative bench addition where available. If he is activated and Judkins misses Sunday, Sampson would have a path to meaningful work, although his first game back could still involve a committee. McLaughlin and/or Estime would be quite a stretch to provide bankable fantasy production.

Austin Ekeler wearing a non-contact jersey at practice.

Not seeing Jacory Croskey-Merritt during the open portion with media.

Related Players: Rachaad White, Jeremy McNichols, Jayden Daniels

The Monday kickoff makes a backup plan especially important for Croskey-Merritt’s managers. If he misses the game, White would have a chance to move from a fringe FLEX option into RB2 consideration if he inherits the early-down and goal-line work, while Ekeler could become a PPR FLEX option if available

A few guys still trickling out on practice field, but no sign of QB Lamar Jackson. Minter has consistently said that Jackson wouldn’t necessarily need to practice to play Sunday. But it’s been 10 days now since he’s been on field. Seems pretty obvious where this is headed.

Related Players: Tyler Huntley, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja'Kobi Lane, Devontez Walker, Elijah Sarratt, LaJohntay Wester, Mark Andrews, Derrick Henry, Justice Hill

Jackson’s managers should secure a replacement now. Huntley would be a QB2 option in superflex leagues if he makes another start, with his rushing ability providing a path to useful production. Flowers remains the strongest Baltimore receiving play and a WR2 with Huntley; Jackson’s return would restore more upside. Henry can still be considered an RB1 regardless of starter.