Is Harold Fannin Jr. playing in Week 17? Latest injury update on Browns TE

Matt Sullivan

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Is Harold Fannin Jr. playing in Week 17? Latest injury update on Browns TE image

The Cleveland Browns have had an interesting season so far. While they're just 3-12, there've been a lot of interesting storylines worth following.

Myles Garrett is chasing the NFL sack record, Carson Schwesinger is a Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite, Shedeur Sanders and Quinshon Judkins have flashed, and rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. Is one of the best TE's in the NFL already.

But, after being added to the Browns' injury report on Friday, there was concern he wouldn't suit up in Week 17. But, as ESPN's Adam Schefter shared, the Browns tight end is good to go as the latest injury update has Fannin Jr. As active for Week 17.

Browns get good news on Harold Fannin Jr. For Week 17

Schefter revealed that Fannin Jr. Is one of the many questionable players who are active in Week 17 across the NFL. For the Browns, Dylan Sampson is active, but Dillon Gabriel is inactive, making Bailey Zappe the backup to Sanders this week.

The Browns' rookie tight end being active is a huge piece of news for Cleveland. While Jerry Jeudy and the other wide receivers aren't the worst options, Fannin Jr. Has emerged as the Browns' best receiver this season.

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And with David Njoku out for this week, there was a realistic scenario where the Browns were down both of their top tight ends against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

But Fannin Jr. Is good to go and is active for Week 17. With bad weather on tap for this matchup, the Browns' tight end might not have as productive a day as he normally does.

His groin injury isn't a serious one, but in sloppy conditions, he's someone to keep a close eye on. Fannin Jr. Is active, fortunately for Sanders and the Browns offense, as he's a pivotal piece of the offense for Cleveland this season.

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