Cleveland Browns rookie receiver Denzel Boston is active for Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans after being listed as questionable with a toe injury. Boston was seen leaving the team’s practice facility in a walking boot during the week, raising concerns about his availability.
The rookie leads the Browns with 507 receiving yards and averages 15.8 yards per catch, making him a key deep threat. His availability offers a boost to Cleveland, which has lost two consecutive games and is looking to turn its season around at Huntington Bank Field.
Boston could still have a limited role. If he cannot play at full capacity, Jerry Jeudy is expected to step in. Jeudy has made important catches on fourth-quarter drives that tied or won at least three games this season.
Houston also received a significant boost: pass rusher Will Anderson is active despite an ankle injury. Anderson leads the NFL with 9.5 sacks.
The Browns’ inactive players are quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel, designated as the emergency quarterback, and Taylen Green; linebacker Justin Jefferson; cornerback Noah Igbinoghene; safety Ronnie Hickman, who is dealing with a concussion; and center Parker Brailsford.
