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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns starting nickel back K'Waun Williams sustained his third concussion in less than a year and will sit out Sunday against Oakland, forcing changes to Cleveland's secondary.
Bryant didn't practice at all,Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys China, and if he can't go, rookie Xavier Cooper will be active for the first time.
Haden is also concerned about Williams' long-term health.
"He means a lot to the secondary," Haden said. "K'Waun's a guy that was undrafted,Cheap Jerseys China, so he works super-hard. He goes out there, goes hard, knows his assignment,Cheap Arizona Cardinals Hoodies, alignment,Atlanta Falcons Jersey, and he locks up the slot guys. That's his thing."
Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden said Williams will be tough to replace.
With Williams out, right cornerback Tramon Williams will likely move into the slot when the Raiders line up three wide receivers and Pierre Desir will play outside. Backup free safety Jordan Poyer has also spent some time in the nickel position.
Williams also suffered a concussion on Oct. 12 last season against Pittsburgh and in the Dec,Wholesale China Jerseys. 28 finale at Baltimore.
Coach Mike Pettine said following practice Friday that Williams, who signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent last year, complained of headaches Thursday and the team placed him in the NFL's concussion protocol. The Browns don't know when Williams suffered his head injury. He practiced the past two days and was not listed on the injury report earlier this week.
"Definitely, man, because that's your head,Cheap China Jerseys," Haden said. "And K'Waun, he's a young dude. He hasn't been in the league that long, so if he's messed up like that, he felt like he needed to go get himself checked out and make sure everything's OK."
The loss of Williams could be costly for the Browns, who will have to handle Oakland receivers Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper, both of whom had more than 100 yards receiving last week in a win over Baltimore. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr passed for a career-high 351 yards in the win.
Cornerback Justin Gilbert (hamstring) and defensive end Desmond Bryant (shoulder) are questionable for the game Sunday.
Gilbert missed Cleveland's first two games with a hip flexor and the former first-round pick, a major disappointment so far, hurt his hamstring in Thursday's practice. |
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