BEREA -- Browns defensive back Joe Haden (knee) and running back Peyton Hillis (hamstring) are both listed as questionable for the Seahawks, but linebacker Scott Fujita (concussion) has been ruled out,
Haden returned to practice today for the first time since suffering a sprained knee Oct. 2 vs. the Titans and lined up with the first team defense. He also moved and jumped well during the 15 minutes open to the media.
He said he'll come in tomorrow to test the knee and see if he feels ready to play. "We still don't know for sure until it'll be gametime. It's on me if I can go or not,'' said Haden.
Fujita has spent most of the week at home recovering from his concussion symptoms. He'll be replaced by Kaluka Maiava.
"I'm excited to show the guys I can make plays and have them count on me,'' Maiava said.
Hillis hasn't been seen at practice all week and has been working indoors with the trainers. If he sits, which appears likely, he'll be replaced by Montario Hardesty. Newcomer Chris Ogbonnaya will serve as the third-down back.
Hardesty, who's had six dropped passes the past two games, dropped another easy one over the middle in practice today to draw the ire of coach Pat Shurmur.
Shurmur yelled for Ogbonnaya after the drop, and Hardesty came to the sidelines, dropped and did pushups. He knelt for a few plays while Ogbonnaya replaced him.
In fact, Shurmur was fired up today about several mistakes, and came down hard on his struggling offense in the 15 minutes open to the media. He said his demeanor was no different than any other day.
Also, defensive back Ray Ventrone sat out again with his pulled hamstring, and offensive lineman Artis Hicks appeared to be limited.
Four other Browns are questionable: offensive lineman Artis Hicks (back), right tackle Tony Pashos (ankle), cornerback Buster Skrine (hip) and defensive back Ray Ventrone (hamstring).
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