Josh Gordon can have second hand impact on Browns’ offense
November 21, 2014Jabaal Sheard active in Atlanta; Gordon to play roughly 30 snaps
November 23, 2014The Browns will most likely be without two of their best players for this Sunday’s game versus the Atlanta Falcons. Tight end Jordan Cameron has been ruled out for Sunday, while linebacker Karlos Dansby is doubtful to play and linebacker Jabaal Sheard is listed as questionable. Cameron has been out with a concussion since getting hit versus the Oakland Raiders on October 26. The good news coming out about Cameron on Friday is that he returned to practice and that coach Mike Pettine is hopeful that the tight end could play next week. The Browns’ offense will once again be without one of the biggest playmakers on Sunday, but thankfully the Browns will have their other offensive weapon, wide receiver Josh Gordon, back for the game.
Linebacker Karlos Dansby is also listed as doubtful to play on Sunday. Dansby injured his knee last week in the loss to the Houston Texans. The immediate reaction to the injury was more dire then what has come out in the last few days. Many feared he could be out for quite a bit of time, but this status of doubtful shows that it could be not as bad as previously thought. Without their leader in the middle of the defense, the Browns will need their defensive line and fellow linebackers to step in for his absence.
Linebacker Jabaal Sheard is listed as questionable for the game versus the Falcons on Sunday. His foot injury suffered last Sunday was also feared to be a serious one. But over the last couple of days, the news has gotten better for Sheard, including today when Pettine said the linebacker could be a game time decision on Sunday. The Browns are already most likely without Dansby, so the loss of Sheard will really make the front seven very thin. The Browns also reported that receiver and kickoff returner Marlon Moore is out and special teamer Johnson Bademosi is questionable for the game against the Falcons on Sunday.