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Who's in? Who's out? Breaking down the final Saints-Browns injury report

crissy froyd
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Kickoff between the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns is just hours away, so who's in, and who's out on the final injury report? Here's a quick look at every player listed on the report this week and their latest game status ahead of the inactives list being released.

Cleared to play

Sep 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Jordan Howden (31) reacts to a turnover against Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Jordan Howden (31) reacts to a turnover against Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

  • S Jordan Howden (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, upgraded to a full participant on Thursday and Friday. He will be in action for the Saints in this one. He was able to return in Sunday's game against the Falcons after taking the big hit.

Browns guard Joel Bitonio (pectoral), linebacker Jordan Hicks (elbow/triceps), wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (knee), quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (right finger) and tackle Jedrick Willis (knee) were all listed on the injury report but have been cleared to play for Cleveland. All were full participants in practice all week, except for Bitonio, who was limited on Wednesday and Thursday.

Questionable

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 10: Pete Werner #20 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after a defensive stop during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 10, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 10: Pete Werner #20 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after a defensive stop during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 10, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

  • LB Pete Werner (ankle) did not practice at all until Friday, in which he was a full participant. He was limited on Friday, leaving his status up in the air. Werner will be a gamete decision, and if he is unable to take the field, the load will be further carried by Willie Gay Jr.

  • S J.T. Gray (hip) was limited in practice all week.

  • C Erik McCoy (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday and Thursday's practices, upgraded to a full participant on Friday. This will mark his first appearance since Week 3 is he is given the nod to go.

  • CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring) was listed as limited Wednesday, but was a full participant on Thursday and Friday.

  • WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (shoulder) was limited in practice all week.

  • LB Nephi Sewell (knee) was a full participant in practice for the entirety of the week, leaving plenty of room for optimism surrounding his Sunday status. His 21-day IR window has been filled.

The Browns have no players listed a questionable on their final team injury report.

Doubtful

Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints football helmet before the game against the Carolina Panthers during the pregame at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints football helmet before the game against the Carolina Panthers during the pregame at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Neither team used the doubtful tag this week.

Out

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: Jamaal Williams #30 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on August 20, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: Jamaal Williams #30 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on August 20, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • G Lucas Patrick (ankle) did not practice all week and will not take the field in this game.

  • RB Jamaal Williams (groin) was a non-participant in practice this week and will not play.

Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall was a limited participant in practice on Thursday and did not practice on Friday. He won't suit up for Cleveland in this matchup and has since been downgraded to Injured Reserve.

Injured Reserve/PUP

Aug 27, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) looks on against the Houston Texans during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) looks on against the Houston Texans during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Just two players are left on the PUP list with DE Tanoh Kpassagnon and RT Ryan Ramczyk, but Ramczyk's season is already over. Meanwhile, the group on injured reserve who can return this year includes WR Bub Means, WR Chris Olave, WR Rashid Shaheed, RB Kendre Miller, and CB Paulson Adebo, but of the five only Means and Miller are expected to play again this season. Another group is already done for the year: OT Justin Herron, DT Camron Peterson, and CB Rejzohn Wright.

Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall (knee) was placed on IR on Saturday after previously being downgraded to out.

This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Who's in? Who's out? Breaking down the final Saints-Browns injury report