Against the Steelers, the Cleveland Browns rule out DE Jadeveon Clowney and others.

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The Cleveland Browns have been plagued by injuries. According to head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Browns will not have Jadeveon Clowney against the Pittsburgh Steelers

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on Thursday Night Football. The Browns will be without TE Jesse James and DE Chase Winovich due to the short week, it has already been decided.

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In what seemed to be an ankle sprain against the Jets, Clowney was observed leaving the field wearing a walking boot.

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On Sunday, Clowney strip-sacked Joe Flacco, continuing his strong start to the year. When Clowney was compelled to

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leave the game, the pass rush against the Jets suffered; by the time New York finished the comeback, it was nonexistent.

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It goes without saying that a guy like Clowney relieves part of the burden from Myles Garrett; nevertheless, now someone else must step up.

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Alex Wright, a rookie defensive end, has been a key component of the team's early rotation; possibly he will start against the Steelers.

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The Browns will probably activate Isaac Rochell on Thursday in order to offer some depth because he is currently on the practise squad.

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A prolonged absence would be detrimental to both Clowney's one-year contract with the Browns and the team.

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