Droughns' status to be decided before game, but Bodden is out



BEREA (AP) -- Cleveland Browns running back Reuben Droughns will be a game-time decision and cornerback Leigh Bodden will miss Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Droughns, who wore a protective boot this week, injured his foot in last week's 17-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He is listed as questionable for Sunday.
If he doesn't play smaller backs Jason Wright and rookie Jerome Harrison will get carries.
"They are going to have to rely more on quickness to gain yardage," Browns coach Romeo Crennel said. "If the offensive line is opening holes, there will be a hole for them to have the opportunity to use their ability."
Bodden is sidelined
Bodden, who missed last week's game with a sprained ankle, had said he was feeling better earlier in the week, but was downgraded from questionable to out on Friday's injury report.
Quarterback Charlie Frye, who has a bruise on his non-throwing hand was, upgraded to probable.
Crennel's injury report included several prominent players listed as questionable, including linebacker Willie McGinest (ankle), kick returner/wide receiver Joshua Cribbs (thumb), tight end Kellen Winslow (knee), cornerback Jereme Perry (ankle) and linebacker Leon Williams (ankle).
"Everyone knows it's a big game and they all want to be there," Crennel said. "We're going to keep working and we have a couple more days to see if we can get it right."
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