
10-16-2008, 05:13 AM
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Defensive end needs time to heal Shaun Smith's hand is not completely ready. Winslow now at home
By Marla Ridenour
Beacon Journal sports writer
Published on Thursday, Oct 16, 2008
BEREA: Browns defensive end Shaun Smith was ruled out of Sunday's game at Washington because his broken left hand, which required surgery Oct. 1, has not sufficiently healed.
Coach Romeo Crennel said Smith will be evaluated again next week.
Smith went to his doctor, Charlie Malone, in New York last week and did not receive clearance to return to the field. He did not practice Wednesday.
''I thought he was going to clear me, but it's at the point where if I did play, there is a 50-50 chance I could break it again, since it's only 10-12 days out from surgery,'' Smith said. ''Do I take the chance of playing and breaking it and being done for the year, or do I give it some time, rest, and let it heal a little bit more? I know I'm still going to have to play with something to protect it.''
Smith said Malone did not tell him how long he would remain sidelined.
''Not really. It's a process,'' Smith said. ''The good news was everything is healing right.''
Louis Leonard started in place of Smith in Monday night's victory over the New York Giants, but Santonio Thomas is listed as Smith's backup on this week's depth chart. Waived by New England on Aug. 30, Thomas was signed as a free agent on Sept. 16.
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