The sun refuses to shine on the Cleveland Browns.
The club on Wednesday dropped first-overall pick Myles Garrettinto the league's concussion protocol after the pass-rusher complained Tuesday of concussion-like symptoms, per the team's official website. Head coach Hue Jackson didn't rule out Garrett on Wednesday and said there's still time to decide whether Garrett travels with the team to London.
Garrett leads the Browns with four sacks despite missing the first four games of the year. He's now a major question mark heading into Sunday's game against the Vikings in London.
Flashing speed and dominant strength, Garrett has more than looked the part for Cleveland, a team that desperately needed to strike it rich with their first-round pick.
The winless Browns on Wednesday also named DeShone Kizer as their starting quarterback, placing him next in line to face a stacked Minnesota defense across the sea.
Other injuries we're tracking on this Wednesday in Week 8:
- Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (ankle), defensive end Andre Branch (groin), left tackleLaremy Tunsil (knee) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (ankle) are questionable for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Dolphins officially rule out Jay Cutler (ribs) and left guard Anthony Steen (foot).
- The Baltimore Ravens will be without running back Terrance West (calf) and tight end Maxx Williams (ankle) for Thursday night's game against the Dolphins, per the team's injury report. Wide receivers Michael Campanaro (shoulder) and Chris Matthews (thigh), and linebacker Tim Williams (thigh) are doubtful. Safeties Eric Weddle (ankle) and Tony Jefferson (ankle), receivers Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) and Breshad Perriman (concussion), cornerback Jimmy Smith (achilles), linebacker Terrell Suggs (knee) and tight end Benjamin Watson (knee) are questionable.
- NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Cardinals quarterbackCarson Palmer is slated to have surgery Wednesday to repair his broken arm, according to a source. The hope in Arizona is that Palmer will be sidelined for less than eight weeks.
- After Jason Peters sustained a season-ending knee injury on Monday night, the Eagles signed offensive tackle Taylor Hart to a two-year deal on Wednesday, Rapoport reported. The Eagles placed Peters on injured reserve Wednesday.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Wednesday that defensive endNoah Spence has been placed on injured reserve after playing through a shoulder injury since Week 2. He'll likely undergo labrum surgery soon, Rapoport reported.
- In Carolina, Luke Kuechly was a full participant in practice, but still remains in the league's concussion protocol. The Panthers star linebacker will need full clearance to play Sunday against Tampa Bay, but Ron Rivera told reporters Kuechly is trending toward being available for Week 8. Offensive linemen Ryan Kalil (neck) did not practice Wednesday, but guard Trai Turner (knee) and safety Kurt Coleman (knee) were participated fully.
- Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith was limited in practice as he continues to deal with a hip issue that flared up during Sunday's win over the San Francisco 49ers. Linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) practiced fully and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) did not practice.
- Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano said the team expects Andrew Luck to play this season. Luck will not practice this week as he continues to rehab from offseason shoulder surgery.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (groin) will travel with the team to London, coach Mike Zimmer said. Diggs has not played the last two games. Sam Bradford did not practice Wednesday, Rapoport reported.
- Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (shoulder) and safety Glover Quin (concussion) took part in practice in preparation for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Cincinnati Bengals receiver John Ross (knee) practiced fully Wednesday, Rapoport reported.
- Steelers wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster was a full participate at practice. He remains in the concussion protocol.
- Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (knee), defensive lineman Malcom Brown (ankle), linebackers Dont'a Hightower (shoulder) and Harvey Langi (back) and defensive back Eric Rowe (groin) did not participate at practice. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore (concussion/ankle), defensive lineman Lawrence Guy (chest), tight end Jacob Hollister (chest), defensive end Cassius Marsh (shoulder) and linebacker Elandon Roberts (ankle) were limited.
- Los Angeles Chargers tackle Joe Barksdale (foot) did not participate in practice. Tight end Antonio Gates (knee), running back Melvin Gordon (foot), defensive tackle Corey Liuget (back) and kicker Nick Novak (ankle) were limited.
