The Cleveland Browns enter Sunday’s AFC North clash against the Baltimore Ravens with several key players’ statuses still unresolved. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) will participate in a pregame workout to determine his availability after practicing only once this week. Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle) will do the same, with optimism that he can play.
This late update comes as the Browns host the Ravens at Huntington Bank Field in a critical division game. Both players appeared on the official injury report as questionable after limited Friday practice participation.
Quinshon Judkins Ankle Status and Impact
Judkins tweaked his ankle late in Cleveland’s Week 5 loss to the New York Jets and was later seen in a walking boot. He sat out Wednesday and Thursday practices before returning as a limited participant on Friday. The pregame workout will serve as the final test of his readiness.
Through five games, the second-year back has carried the ball 73 times for 221 yards and one touchdown while adding 18 receptions for 102 yards. His workload has been steady, but efficiency has been modest at 3.0 yards per carry. If Judkins is limited or inactive, the Browns would likely turn to Jaleel McLaughlin and other depth options, with Dylan Sampson still on injured reserve.
Carson Schwesinger and Defensive Outlook
Schwesinger, a second-year linebacker, suffered a Grade 1 ankle sprain in the same Jets game. Rapoport’s report carries more positive language around his chances compared with Judkins. Schwesinger has been productive in 2026, ranking among the team’s leading tacklers and showing playmaking ability, including a strip-sack in Week 5.
Meanwhile, defensive tackle Mason Graham (knee/ankle) is not expected to play, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Graham, a high draft pick who has been a key interior presence, has dealt with the injuries since Week 4 and remains questionable but faces a steeper climb back. Edge rusher Derek Barnett is also listed as questionable with an ankle issue.
Browns vs. Ravens Week 6 Context
Cleveland sits at 3-2 while Baltimore leads the AFC North at 4-1. The Browns already have several players ruled out, including defensive tackles Mike Hall Jr. and Kalia Davis plus guard Teven Jenkins. Additional absences on the defensive line and in the backfield could force schematic adjustments against a strong Ravens offense.
Head coach Todd Monken has previously described both Judkins and Schwesinger as day-to-day and noted that certain players are “wired the right way” and will play if able. The pregame workout window is common for borderline cases and often provides the clearest picture shortly before kickoff.
Fantasy Football and Betting Considerations
For fantasy managers, Judkins is a risky start even if active given the limited practice and tough matchup. Monitor inactive lists closely; if he sits, volume could shift to McLaughlin. Schwesinger’s status matters more for IDP formats. Betting markets and prop lines may shift once the final inactives are released.
Final Injury Report Snapshot
Questionable: Quinshon Judkins (ankle), Carson Schwesinger (ankle), Mason Graham (knee/ankle), Derek Barnett (ankle)
Out: Dylan Sampson (knee), Mike Hall Jr. (ankle), Kalia Davis (quad), Teven Jenkins (back)
Sources including Rapoport, Schefter, and the Browns’ official injury report paint a picture of a depleted but competitive roster heading into the rivalry matchup. Final decisions on Judkins and Schwesinger are expected after their pregame workouts.
This Week 6 Browns injury report highlights the ongoing challenges for Cleveland’s offense and defense as they try to keep pace in the AFC North. Check back for any last-minute updates as kickoff approaches.