Bengals at Browns Injury Report: Dre Kirkpatrick Inching Closer to Debut

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Allen, Jason	CB	Quad	LP	LP	-	-
Green, A.J.	WR	Knee	LP	FP	-	-
Jones, Adam	CB	Back	-	LP	-	-
Kirkpatrick, Dre	CB	Knee	LP	FP	-	-
Moch, Dontay	LB	Illness	-	DNP	-	-
Newman, Terence	CB	Groin	DNP	LP	-	-
Whitworth, Andrew	T	Knee	LP	LP	-	-

Jun 12, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals corner back Dre Kirkpatrick (27) during work outs at mini camp at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

Dre Kirkpatrick now fully practicing, and is reportedly ready to amp up his workload, but is taking everything in stride and waiting for his name to be called:

I’m just going to play my role. The knee feels good, there is no problem, mentally I’m good. I don’t want to be too over-aggressive. I don’t want to bring attention to myself. I just want to be a good player and wait my turn.

Starting CB Terence Newman (groin) also returned in a limited role today after sitting out Wednesday.

Starting LT Andrew Whitworth (knee) was limited for the second-consecutive day, and it will be interesting to see if he’s able to fully practice on Friday.

And for the Browns:

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Benjamin, Travis	WR	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	-	-
Fujita, Scott	LB	Shoulder/Neck	LP	DNP	-	-
Gipson, Tashaun	DB	Knee	DNP	DNP	-	-
Jackson, D’Qwell	LB	Head	DNP	LP	-	-
Massaquoi, Mohamed	WR	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	-	-
Norwood, Jordan	WR	Foot	DNP	DNP	-	-
Patterson, Dimitri	DB	Ankle	DNP	DNP	-	-
Rubin, Ahtyba	DL	Calf	DNP	DNP	-	-
Rucker, Frostee	DE	Shoulder	FP	FP	-	-
Smith, Alex	TE	Head	LP	FP	-	-
Ventrone, Ray	DB	Hand/Calf	LP	LP	-	-
Ward, T. J.	DB	Hand	LP	LP	-	-

November 06, 2011; Houston, TX, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker D

The Browns got great news today as Pro Bowl MLB D’Qwell Jackson practiced for the first time since suffering a concussion in the teams’ 41-27 loss to the Giants on Sunday, though it was in a limited capacity, making his availibility uncertain for Sunday’s game. If he is out, it will leave a huge void in the Browns run-defense, leaving the Bengals with a great opportunity to establish their running game which has been almost non-existent.

The Browns waive also announced they’ve waived 3rd-string QB Thaddeus Lewis to make room for CB Joe Haden to return to the active roster. The Browns were granted a one-week roster exemption for Haden if the team chose to keep him inactive for Sunday, but this is a clear indication they will have Haden out their shadowing A.J. Green very closely in round 2 of the Battle of Ohio.

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