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Rubin is done for the year after tearing his biceps in joint practices last week. The Raiders replaced Rubin with DT Gabe Wright.

Rubin is a rotational run stopper who is now on his fifth NFL team.

Coordinator Dick Jauron believes Taylor and Rubin played way too many snaps last year. Hughes is valued for his versatility, as he can play both the one-technique and the three-technique. The third round still seems like a reach for an admitted backup on a team that lost a dozen games last year.

Rubin underwent the surgery — similar to a sports hernia operation — “about six weeks ago.” It’s awful news for a Browns defensive line already missing NT Phil Taylor (torn pectoral), but Rubin doesn’t sound like a candidate to begin the year on PUP. Rubin played at a high level in 2011, notching 83 tackles and five sacks while grading out as Pro Football Focus’ 19th best defensive tackle.

“I feel 100 percent, so I’m ready to go,” Rubin said. Rubin was expected to miss “at least” two weeks of camp, but ended up spending only five days on the active/PUP list. Even if the Browns opt to hold Rubin out Friday, his Week 1 status isn’t a concern.

Rubin is coming off June surgery to repair a slight pelvic tear. He’ll be eased back in, but IDPers should have no concerns with Week 1 still five weeks away. Rubin has been a tackle machine over the last two seasons, piling up 165 stops and seven sacks.

Rubin was injured in Week 5 against the Giants, and it would be a “surprise” if he plays against the Bengals after not practicing all week. The Browns were gashed on the ground after Rubin and MLB D’Qwell Jackson left last week. John Hughes and Ishmaa’ily Kitchen would fill in on the defensive front next to Billy Winn.

The Browns have been susceptible to the run this season, and losing their 330-pound defensive tackle won’t help matters. They’ll start rookies Billy Winn and John Hughes against the Chargers. It’s a great matchup for Ryan Mathews.

Rubin missed the last three weeks with a calf injury and is expected to return Sunday. It will be the first time both Rubin and Phil Taylor (pectoral) will be active for the Browns this season.

The Browns will continue to start rookies Billy Winn and John Hughes at defensive tackle. It’s unclear whether Phil Taylor (pectoral) will be activated from PUP in time for Sunday’s game against the Ravens. Rubin’s absence will be felt in run defense. He has 21 tackles and one sack through six starts.