Browns QB Mayfield OK after hurting hand in loss to Steelers

Posted December 02, 2019 6:00 am

By TOM WITHERS

BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is not expected to miss any time after injuring his right hand in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.

Mayfield played the second half with a glove helping protect and support his hand after he struck it on the facemask of Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree while throwing a deep incompletion just before halftime.

Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said Monday that he was prepared to play backup Garrett Gilbert in the second half, but X-rays taken on Mayfield at halftime were negative.

Kitchens said Mayfield 'œshould be fine'ť and able to start this week when the Browns (5-7) host the Cincinnati Bengals.

The second-year QB completed 18 of 32 passes for 196 yards with one touchdown and one interception against the Steelers. He went 8 of 15 for 98 yards in the second half. Mayfield's final pass was picked off by former Browns cornerback Joe Haden.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions about his injured hand during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright) The Associated Press

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