Overview
- Cleveland confirmed the All-Pro defensive end did not practice Thursday because of a hip issue, creating uncertainty for Sunday against Cincinnati.
- Garrett was not listed on Wednesday’s injury report, making Thursday’s absence a late-week development before the opener.
- Team and league injury statuses will be released after Friday’s practice, providing the first formal indication of his Week 1 outlook.
- Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday following offseason knee surgery, offering potential interior support.
- Garrett has nine career sacks of Joe Burrow and is the league’s only player with double-digit sacks in each of the past seven seasons, underscoring his importance to Cleveland’s pass rush.