As the Browns turn their attention to Week 5 against the New York Jets, the bigger long-range question may be what Baltimore looks like a week later. The Ravens are the toughest opponent sitting in Cleveland’s next four games, and their quarterback situation could end up shaping that matchup.
Injuries are already steering the conversation around the Browns. DT Mason Graham is out for a few weeks, and the Los Angeles Rams - a team tied to Cleveland by the big trade between the two clubs - have been playing without several star players, including DE Myles Garrett, while still managing to settle in at 2-2.
For Cleveland, keeping this fast start alive will likely depend on getting a little help on the injury front, whether that means healthier bodies in-house or a few breaks from opponents. That makes the weekly injury reports worth watching closely.
Baltimore is dealing with one of the biggest names on the board. QB Lamar Jackson left Week 4 in a walking boot because of an ankle injury, and that puts his status for the coming weeks in focus.
An update from Baltimore HC Jesse Minter suggested there was a chance Jackson could play in Week 5, though the wording left plenty of room for interpretation. Jackson has typically been deliberate about his returns throughout his career.
If Jackson can’t go, former Browns QB Tyler Huntley would likely be the one taking snaps for the Ravens, with their former offensive coordinator now Cleveland’s hea d coach, Todd Monken.
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Safety Grant Delpit was limited because of a shoulder issue, adding to the sense that this unit may not be at full strength when it needs to be. Dillon Gabriel has been cleared to return but is still waiting on a roster spot, while wide receiver Tylan Wallace sat out practice with a knee injury, leaving a few moving parts for Cleveland to sort through before game day. [Read more 🡒]
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Phillips also comes with a contract situation that makes him easier to imagine in trade discussions as the calendar moves toward the 2026 deadline, especially if New York slips and decides to move veterans for future assets. For Cleveland, the appeal is straightforward: a short-term fix for the defensive line now, while still leaving room to spend a draft pick on a more permanent answer later. [Read more 🡒]
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