Browns cornerback Joe Haden is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, Browns coach Mike Pettine confirmed Monday, leaving Haden’s status for next Sunday’s game vs. the Broncos in doubt.
Haden was taken to the locker room after landing awkwardly early in the fourth quarter of the Browns’ overtime win in Baltimore Sunday. The two-time Pro Bowler missed the previous week’s game at San Diego due to a finger injury suffered in practice.
The Browns got top nickel cornerback K’Waun Williams back from a concussion against the Ravens. Pierre Desir is the likely starter against the Broncos if Haden can’t play.
The Browns will be back on the practice field Wednesday, and starting quarterback Josh McCown might need an extra day of rest after he rolled his ankle in the overtime period. Free safety Tashaun Gipson missed the Ravens game with an ankle injury, and the Browns think the debut of running back Robert Turbin could be close as he recovers from an ankle injury.
Browns linebacker Scott Solomon, who missed time earlier in the season with an ankle injury, will miss more time with a knee injury. The Browns are thin at outside linebacker but gave second-round rookie Nate Orchard his most extensive playing time against the Ravens.
