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Browns Rule Out Key Players for Season Finale Against Bengals

1/4/2026

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Browns' Injuries Impact

The Cleveland Browns announced their inactive list for the final game of the season against the Cincinnati Bengals, ruling out tight ends David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. due to injuries.
David Njoku missed the last four games, ending the season with 33 receptions for 283 yards and four touchdowns.
Harold Fannin Jr. completed his rookie season with 72 receptions, 731 yards, and seven touchdowns.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger, who led the team with 146 tackles, was placed on injured reserve.
The Browns signed linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio from the practice squad to fill the roster.

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Bengals' Rushing Hopes

The Cincinnati Bengals' final injury report for the 2025 season lists Chase Brown as active, needing 53 rushing yards for his first 1,000-yard season after missing practice with illness.
The Cincinnati Bengals ruled out Charlie Jones, Matt Lee, Josh Newton, and Joseph Ossai for the game against the Browns.
The Cleveland Browns will be without Harold Fannin Jr., David Njoku, Jeremiah Byers, and Kingsley Eguakun.

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Browns' Injuries Impact

The Cleveland Browns announced their inactive list for the final game of the season against the Cincinnati Bengals, ruling out tight ends David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. due to injuries.
David Njoku missed the last four games, ending the season with 33 receptions for 283 yards and four touchdowns.
Harold Fannin Jr. completed his rookie season with 72 receptions, 731 yards, and seven touchdowns.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger, who led the team with 146 tackles, was placed on injured reserve.
The Browns signed linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio from the practice squad to fill the roster.

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