The Browns' running backs keep getting hurt

The Browns are still trying to figure out their backfield after losing star RB Nick Chubb for the season.

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Veteran RB Kareem Hunt, who just signed a one-year deal with Cleveland last week, showed up on the injury report Wednesday with a ribs/groin injury.

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RB Jerome Ford, who head coach Kevin Stefanski named as "the lead back," was also limited due to a shoulder injury.

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Ford has filled in nicely for Chubb, totaling 160 yards and a touchdown on the ground as well as five catches for 58 yards and two touchdowns.

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Pierre Strong remains the only fully healthy running back on the Browns 53-man roster, which is concerning given they are a run-first team.

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Hunt is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens.Cleveland also has the option to elevate RB Deon Jackson, who signed to the practice squad on Tuesday,

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if Hunt or Ford were unable to play this weekend.The Browns will need to run the ball effectively in their Week 4 divisional matchup with the Ravens,

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especially given QB Deshaun Watson's underwhelming play.Baltimore has allowed the eighth-least rushing yards per game (92.3) in the league while Cleveland has rushed

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