BROWNS’ HIGGINS ON ACTIVE ROSTER
The Browns promoted former Colorado State receiver Rashard Higgins from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday.
Higgins initially made the team’s 53-man roster but was released when the Browns made five waiver claims the day after the cutdown deadline.
Higgins was a fifth-round pick in 2016 and caught six passes for 77 yards as a rookie in 15 games last season.
Beckham officially questionable.
Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was officially listed as questionable for the second straight week with an ankle injury.
Beckham missed the Giants’ opener last Sunday against the Cowboys. He is believed to have a better chance to play Monday night against the Lions, four weeks to the day after suffering the injury. Beckham was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday, his first two practices since getting hurt.
Rapoport: Indy’s Brissett will start. Jacoby Brissett has taken over in Indianapolis.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the former Patriots backup, acquired via trade just ahead of the team’s season-opening loss to the Rams, has forced Week 1 starter Scott Tolzien to the bench.
Colts coach Chuck Pagano told reporters, however, no decision has been made on who will start Sunday.
NFLPA: No irreparable harm.
The NFL Players Association said there would be no irreparable harm to the NFL if Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott continues to play while the legal battle over his six-game suspension makes its way through the courts.