Browns injury news: James Hudson III, Zak Zinter to start on offensive line

LAS VEGAS — James Hudson III will start at left tackle for the Browns today when they play at the Las Vegas Raiders.

The move was hardly a surprise once the Browns ruled out both Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) and Jack Conklin (hamstring) on Friday. Hudson started Cleveland's first two games this season against the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars in place of Wills as well.

The other offensive line starter officially announced was rookie Zak Zinter at right guard in place of the injured Wyatt Teller. The move, like the one with Hudson, was hardly a surprise since the third-round pick out of the University of Michigan had come in for Teller when he suffered an MCL sprain in the third quarter against the New York Giants.

Jordan Akins will also start his third consecutive game at tight end. David Njoku was ruled out on Friday with an ankle injury he's battled since the season opener.

DTR once again No. 3 quarterback for Cleveland Browns

Dorian Thompson-Robinson will once again be the No. 3 quarterback for the Browns. He is officially inactive and will only be able to come into the game should both Deshaun Watson and Jameis Winston not be able to play.

Jamari Thrash, Kahlef Hailassie are healthy scratches for Cleveland Browns

The only two non-quarterback healthy scratches for the Browns against the Raiders are wide receiver Jamari Thrash and cornerback Kahlef Hailassie. Here's the full list of inactive Browns players:

• QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (3QB)
• RB Pierre Strong Jr.
• CB Kahlef Hailassie
• WR Jamari Thrash
• OT Jedrick Wills Jr.
• OT Jack Conklin
• TE David Njoku

No Maxx Crosby for Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cleveland Browns

The Raiders officially made both Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby and starting right tackle Thayer Munford, a Massillon graduate, inactive due to injuries. Both were listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report, although head coach Antonio Pierce had said both weren't going to play.

Wide receiver Davante Adams, who was ruled out on Friday with a hamstring injury, was also inactive for Las Vegas. Other inactive players for Raiders: LB Divine Deablo (oblique), TE Michael Mayer (personal), CB Decamerion Richardson (hamstring) and LB Kana'i Mauga (calf), questionable.

Chris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com. Read more about the Browns at www.beaconjournal.com/sports/browns. Follow him on X at @ceasterlingABJ

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