CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Isaiah Crowell and Nate Orchard are among the 13 Browns players sitting out tonight's nationally-televised game against the Giants on ESPN.
Both players were surprised scratches after suffering groin injuries during Thursday's practice. The players had Friday off and both were idle during Saturday's session that was closed to the media.
A team spokesman said the injuries are precautionary and not believed to be serious.
Crowell, who averaged only 2.5 yards on his six carries against the Giants, will be replaced in the lineup by Duke Johnson, who's been playing more as a slot receiver.