Droughns back to practice

11.22.2006

Eight of the ten players the Browns list as questionable on Wednesday's injury report are starters, but Browns coach Romeo Crennel said he expects most of them to play Sunday when the Bengals visit Cleveland Browns Stadium.

The two of the most concern are the two who missed last week, Reuben Droughns and Leigh Bodden. Droughns fully participated in practice Wednesday after missing last week with a sprained foot.

"I think he's better," Crennel said. "We'll see as the week goes along."

Bodden hasn't played in two weeks due to his second ankle injury of the year. He wasn't dressed for practice Wednesday but was running and doing agility drills on the side with strength coach John Lott.

"Leigh's ankle is getting better," Crennel said. "We'll see how much he can do at practice, what he can do, then make a determination from there."

Other offensive starters listed as questionable are Cosey Coleman (foot), Braylon Edwards (arm laceration) and Kellen Winslow (knee). But Crennel said he doesn't anticipate any of those players missing Sunday's game.

Winslow is listed as questionable every week, and Willie McGinest (ankle) has been listed for the several weeks. But McGinest has played in the last two games, and though he wasn't dressed for Wednesday's practice, Crennel said he doesn't anticipate any problems.

Crennel said Brian Russell (elbow laceration) and Ted Washington (hyper-extended elbow) should be OK to play Sunday as well.

Rookie Leon Williams (ankle) is still questionable though he's played through it. Justin Hamilton has been out with back spasms and didn't practice Wednesday.