Browns vs Broncos injury report and starting lineup - October 21, 2021 | NFL Week 7

The Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos will kick off Week 7 of the NFL season with an exciting game on Thursday Night Football.

Both teams have suffered in recent weeks after strong starts to their seasons. The Browns are dealing with a number of injuries to some important players, none more important than Baker Mayfield's non-throwing shoulder injury, and they have lost two straight games without much to show for. While the Broncos don't have as many injury problems as their opponents, bridgewater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-is-sponsored="false">Teddy Bridgewater is reportedly nursing an injury and is questionable to play in Week 7.

The Browns started their season 3-1 but are .500 now and out of the playoff picture right now. The Broncos started confidently with a 3-0 record but then lost the next three games. This is a crucial contest for both teams as they hope to remain in the hunt to secure a place in the playoffs.

Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos injury report

Cleveland Browns

The Browns are in a difficult position right now. Not only are they losing games, but they are also suffering with injuries to important offensive players.

It's not just Baker Mayfield who is out. Running backs Kareem Hunt and Nich Chubb will also miss the game with calf injuries, Odell Beckham Jr., Jedrick Wills and Jack Conklin are all questionable. They're all starters for the Browns offense.

On defense, only backup cornerback A.J. Green will miss the game with a shoulder injury.

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Game Status
WR Odell Beckham Jr	Shoulder	DNP	Questionable
RB Nick Chubb	Calf	DNP	Out
DE Jadeveon Clowney	Ankle	Limited	Questionable
OT Jack Conklin	Knee	Limited	Questionable
CB A.J. Green	Shoulder	DNP	Out
DE Malik Jackson	Knee	Limited	Questionable
QB Baker Mayfield	Shoulder	DNP	Out
C JC Tretter	Knee	Limited	Questionable
OT Jedrick Wills	Ankle	Limited	Questionable

Denver Broncos

Luckily, the Broncos don't have as many injuries as the Browns, but do have to deal with problems as quarterback Bridgewater has two different injuries and is questionable to play, just like left tackle Garett Bolles.

Linebackers Baron Browning and EDGE Aaron Patrick were confirmed absentees for the game. Linebacker Alexander Johnson will also miss the contest with a torn pectoral injury, and he won't be back for the 2021 season.

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Game Status
T Garett Bolles	Knee	Limited	Questionable
QB Teddy Bridgewater	Foot/Quad	Limited	Questionable
LB Baron Browning	Concussion	DNP	Out
EDGE Aaron Patrick	Ankle	DNP	Out
S Caden Sterns	Illness	Limited	Questionable

Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos starting lineup

Cleveland Browns

QB - Case Keenum | RB - D'Ernest Johnson, Johnny Stanton | WR - Odell Beckham Jr., Donovan Peoples-Jones | TE - Austin Hooper | OL - Jedrick Wills, Joel Bitonio, JC Tretter, Wyatt Teller, Jack Conklin

The Browns could be without these players on TNF:

QB Baker Mayfield
RB Kareem Hunt
RB Nick Chubb
WR Jarvis Landry
WR Odell Beckham Jr (Shoulder)
OT Jack Conklin (Knee)
OT Jedrick Wills (Ankle)
C JC Tretter (Knee)
LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah https://t.co/kgZNXKjLxY

Denver Broncos

QB - Teddy Bridgewater | RB - Melvin Gordon, Andrew Beck | WR - Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick | TE - Noah Fant | OL - Garett Bolles, Dalton Risner, Lloyd Cushenberry, Graham Glasgow, Calvin Andersen

Garett Bolles did a great job protecting Teddy Bridgewater's blind side against the Raiders 🐴

🔸 84.1 Pass Block Grade (6th among tackles Week 6)
🔸 1 pressure allowed in 50 pass blocking snaps

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