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Doug Dieken can't make the Browns' trip to London because of undisclosed illness

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LONDON -- Another Browns' legendary left tackle had to miss the Browns' trip to London.

First, it was Joe Thomas, who suffered a torn triceps tendon against the Titans last week and is out for the season.

Now, it's Doug Dieken, the Browns' longtime radio color analyst, who was unable to make the trip because of an illness. It marks the first time in more than 30 years he's missed a game.

Dieken will be replaced on the broadcast alongside play-by-plan man Jim Donovan by Browns' sideline reporter and Cleveland Browns Daily host Nathan Zegura.

"We understand Diek's a little under the weather and his doctor didn't want him to travel.