The Browns will have their top QBs available for Saturday afternoon’s showdown with the Packers. The team reported that QB Case Keenum has cleared protocols and accompanied starter Baker Mayfield to Green Bay. Mayfield posted an IG story Saturday morning showing him arriving in Green Bay for the afternoon game, via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.
Per Stacey Dales of NFL Network, Mayfield is “ready to roll,” and his “body feels the healthiest it’s been in a while.” The QB was asymptomatic during his stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he stayed “very involved virtually” for his eventual return. Mayfield tested positive for the coronavirus December 15 but could not navigate the return protocol until Friday. Now, he’ll have a chance to guide Cleveland to a crucial win against the top team in the league.
Keenum landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on December 17, forcing him to miss a potential start against the Raiders (a start that ultimately went to Nick Mullens). The veteran got one start filling in for Mayfield earlier this season, completing 21 of his 33 pass attempts for 199 yards and one touchdown in a win over the Broncos.
Myles Garrett is also planning on playing Saturday. The star pass-rusher is listed as questionable with a groin injury, but Garrett told Cabot that he has no intention of missing the Christmas game.
“I feel like I’ll play regardless of how I feel,” Garrett said. “I haven’t practiced, so we’ll see. But I’m going to go out there and give my all. We’ve got to win out to make the playoffs and I’m going to play in every second of the game that I can.”
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