Metcalf Up the Middle

Lots happening in Browns town today. With less than 24 hrs before cut down day, there have been two notables (so far) that have been cut: O-Lineman Ryan Tucker and DB Rod Hood. For a list of other to get the axe so far click here or here (full NFL) The Plain Dealers Tony Grossi has a more meaningful podcast (10 min) breaking down last Saturdays game against the Titans and throws out his two cents on Quinn vs DA and players on the bubble. (read more) Cleveland Browns Brodney Pool, Jerome Harrison and Rex Hadnot (thank GOD) return to practice: ( read more ) Report: Cleveland Browns Tucker released: ESPN Cleveland's Mark "Munch'' Bishop reports ( read more )

The knee injury suffered by Browns OG Rex Hadnot during Thursday's practice is reportedly a torn ACL. The Browns, as predicted, are being secretive about the injury. Hadnot is expected to miss the entire season, which leaves Ryan Tucker and Pork Chop Womack to battle for the right guard job. The injury may also save Hank Fraley from the chopping block. Aug. 7 - 8:13 pm et Source: Profootballtalk at NBCSports.com UPDATE 8-9-09: Hadnot for opener? A source said Rex Hadnot , who suffered a torn left medial collateral ligament in practice Thursday, could be ready in time for the opener Sept. 13 against the Vikings at home. Mangini declined to comment on the report in The Plain Dealer that Hadnot has a torn MCL. At first, it was feared he might have a torn anterior cruciate ligament and be lost for the season.