Browns' Hooper ruled out vs. Bengals after appendectomy

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper has appendicitis and underwent an appendectomy on Friday Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Browns' Austin Hooper ruled out vs. Bengals after appendectomy

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 10/23/20

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper won't be taking the field this week against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Hooper has appendicitis and underwent an appendectomy on Friday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He could also miss next week's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

#Browns TE Austin Hooper underwent surgery for appendicitis today and is out Sunday vs the #Bengals. There is also a chance he could miss the following game against the #Raiders, too.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 23, 2020

With Hooper out, David Njoku and Harrison Bryant will handle tight end duties for Cleveland.

In six games this season, Hooper has reeled in 22 receptions for 205 yards and one touchdown. Njoku and Bryant combined have 13 receptions for 133 yards and two touchdowns.

Linebacker Jordan Phillips and right guard Wyatt Teller have also been ruled out for the Browns. Safety Karl Joseph is listed as questionable.

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