Thornhill has played through his calf issue each of the last two weeks, even leading the team with seven tackles in Cleveland's 36-19 loss to the Rams, so his absence at practice to open the week isn't particularly concerning. The safety will look to return to the field at some point ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars at home.
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Thornhill has played through his calf issue each of the last two weeks, even leading the team with seven tackles in Cleveland's 36-19 loss to the Rams, so his absence at practice to open the week isn't particularly concerning. The safety will look to return to the field at some point ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars at home.
The 2019 second-round pick tallied his fourth game of seven stops on the season in Week 13, and he tied Martin Emerson for the team's leading tackler. Thornhill has had a productive year in his first season with Cleveland, recording 50 total tackles and one pass deflection through 10 appearances. The 28-year-old and the Browns' defense will look to rebound against a Jaguars team that will likely be without star quarterback Trevor Lawrence (ankle) in Week 14.
As he did in Week 12, it seems like Thornhill will be able to play through the calf issue he's nursing in Week 13. He was not on a pitch count in the Browns' loss at Denver in their last contest, so it's reasonable to expect he'll play a full complement of snaps again Sunday.
Thornhill was able to play through his calf issue in Sunday's loss at Denver, but he's now missing the Browns' first practice of the new week as he tends to the injury. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to play in Week 13 -- and it would be surprising if he wasn't able to.
Thornhill sustained a calf injury in Week 10 against the Browns and missed the following week against the Steelers. He was able to string together two consecutive limited practice sessions leading up to Sunday's game and will suit up for the contest. Thornhill has 37 tackles (27 solo) in eight games this season.
Thornhill missed the team's Week 11 win over the Steelers, but he has a chance to return Sunday in Denver. Rookie Ronnie Hickman would likely see additional playing time at free safety again if Thornhill remains sidelined against the Broncos.
Thornhill was absent from the Browns' Week 11 win over the Steelers and after sitting out Wednesday's practice, the Virginia product appears to be trending in the right direction, but he should still be considered questionable. His practice status for Friday could bring more clarity there on his chances of suiting up against the Broncos on Sunday.
Thornhill sat out of Sunday's win versus the Steelers due to a calf injury, and he's now missing the Browns' first practice of the new week. Unless he can practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday, he'll likely be sidelined again in Week 12.
Thornhill will be sidelined for the second time this season in Week 11 as he nurses a calf injury he sustained in Week 10 at Baltimore. In his absence, Rodney McLeod will probably start at safety next to Grant Delpit on Sunday.
Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
10/19/1995 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 205 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 2; Pk 63 (KC)
Birthplace
Altavista, VA, USA
Position
SAF
College
Virginia
Experience
5th season
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2019 - 2023
(4 seasons)
Cleveland Browns
2023 - Present
(1 season)
Previous Game
19
Final
36
7
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
38
11
0
0