Browns down 2 CBs vs. Ravens as Williams, Johnson ruled out

The Cleveland Browns will be without a pair of cornerbacks against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, as Greedy Williams and Kevin Johnson were ruled out of the team's Week 1 matchup.

Williams injured his shoulder during training camp and was not deemed fit to take the field opposite Denzel Ward. Johnson suffered a lacerated liver Aug. 20 and is considered week-to-week.

Both defenders were expected to play significant roles in Cleveland's secondary this season. Johnson, who signed a one-year deal with the club in April, was fighting for the starting slot cornerback job in camp.

The Browns are expected to move forward with Ward and veteran Terrance Mitchell on the outside versus Baltimore. M.J. Stewart is listed as questionable for Week 1 with a hamstring injury, though he's participated in practice all week on a limited basis.

Linebacker Mack Wilson and offensive tackle Chris Hubbard were also ruled out Friday, while starting center JC Tretter is questionable to suit up following a knee procedure.

Williams started 12 games as a second-round rookie in 2019, logging 47 tackles and no interceptions.

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