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According to a source close to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, shutting down Mayfield for the season is not a prevailing theme as they prepare for Steelers. More about whether they can get swelling to subside before Sunday.

Related Player: Case Keenum

This seems like a lot of work to put a band-aid over a bullet wound. Mayfield is one wrong hit away from major surgery, but with the playoffs a realistic option in 2021, the Browns would rather have 75% of Mayfield than Case Keenum.

Speaking with reporters Wednesday, Browns RB Nick Chubb said he is unsure if he will play Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I hope so. … we’ll see how this week goes…”

Related Player: D'Ernest Johnson

Not the best way to talk about your own availability, but at least Chubb is being honest. D'Ernest Johnson played well enough Week 7 that if Chubb needed another week, the running game is in capable hands.

Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is playing through significant injuries to both of his shoulders, but plans to try to get through the season without surgery on either of them.

Beckham fell hard on his sprained right shoulder with 42 seconds left in the first half of Thursday night’s 17-14 victory over the Broncos and was questionable to return, but he came back out in the second half and finished the game, which was much appreciated by the coaching staff, the story all said. Beckham was already dealing with a left shoulder injury when he injured his right shoulder against the Cardinals earlier this season.

My understanding is Browns RB Nick Chubb (calf) is expected to return to game action this Sunday against the Steelers, barring any setbacks in practice this week, per league source.

Related players: D'Ernest Johnson

It follows up an earlier story from today where we reported Chubb was back at practice and assumed he'd be good to go for Week 8. That now officially looks to be the case. It will likely be another run-heavy attack for the Browns, who could be without QB Baker Mayfield. Chubb should get a nice workload but expect Johnson to possibly get a fantasy-worthy share coming off a great game in Week 7.

In addition to Browns Baker Mayfield not being at practice in the early part open to the media, John Johnson III, JC Tretter, Malik Jackson and David Njoku also weren't there. Nick Chubb and Jack Conklin were back.

Related players: Case Keenum, D'Ernest Johnson

If Mayfield can't go in Week 8 with the shoulder injury, it would be Keenum getting the start as the Browns try to keep their season alive despite all kinds of injuries. The team would certainly get a boost with the return of Chubb at RB, likely sliding Johnson down to the RB2 role, which would seem to still have fantasy relevance as the Browns should remain run-heavy.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play tonight against the Denver Broncos.

Landry has been on short-term injured reserve with a knee injury but has been activated in time for Thursday Night Football against the Denver Broncos. Landry’s return should prove to be a big boost for a team that will be starting Case Keenum at quarterback and will be without running game engines Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Odell Beckham Jr. is also questionable for tonight's contest. Landry is our 35th ranked receiver for Week 7 and should be a focal point of the offense when on the field due to all of the injuries the Browns are dealing with.

Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) is dealing with a Grade 3 AC Joint sprain according to Josina Anderson's sources. He is trying to do everything to play Thursday night against the Denver Broncos.

The Browns are dealing with major injuries at three of four skill position groups, and a short week against the Broncos is not the best way to hope for a quick recovery and turnaround. It is safe look elsewhere for receiver help.

Browns QB Case Keenum will start in place of Baker Mayfield (torn left labrum) Thursday night against the Denver Broncos.

Mayfield's shoulder became an increasing issue after the labrum was confirmed to be completely torn and separated during Cleveland's Week 6 loss to the Cardinals. It is unknown how long Keenum will be the starter for the Browns but his matchup this week is far from ideal.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski said in his Tuesday press conference that Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry both have a chance to play against Denver.

Related players: Baker Mayfield, Case Keenum

It's good news for the Browns on the injury front - finally. The team will be without their top-two RBs, so having Beckham and Landry in the passing game will help their chances. Mayfield was reportedly limited in practice Tuesday, but even if Keenum has to start having Beckham and Landry will be a plus. Beckham injured his shoulder in Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals. Landry was designated for return from injured reserve last week, but missed his fourth straight game with a knee injury on Sunday, the story said.

Browns Kevin Stefanski ruled out RB Nick Chubb for Thursday night's game against the Broncos.

Related players: D'Ernest Johnson, Demetric Felton

Chubb was supposedly progressing but won't be able to go on Thursday night. With Hunt on IR now, the RB duties will fall on Johnson and Felton. The general feeling is Johnson will be the early down back with Felton more of the change-of-pace and pass-catching back. But at this point, it's a wait and see with the situation. Both are worth a pick up this week if you're in a bind but the workload split remains to be seen and the matchup against the Broncos could prove to be tough as well.