Are the Cleveland Browns Running Out of Running Options?

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With running back Jamal Lewis listed as doubtful for the Oct. 4 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns are looking to turn to some younger players to get the ground attack going.

Jerome Harrison is likely to make his second start of the season, and was expected to be helped by the promising and talented rookie James Davis.

Only now, Davis has been placed on IR and is done for the season.

With Davis done, the Browns signed RB Chris Jennings from the practice squad. Jennings saw a good amount of playing time in the Sept. 3 pre-season loss to Chicago, and was very productive with 59 yards rushing and 42 yards receiving in the game.

Jennings is a bit bigger than Harrison, runs hard inside, and should provide a good complement to his running style.

The long-term question is what do the Browns do if Lewis' injury continues to be a problem this year.

He is listed on the injury report with a hamstring injury, which isn't expected to sideline him for more than a couple of weeks, but like any injury, has the potential to turn into a nagging problem.

Harrison played well in the starting role last week, but isn't the prototype build for an every down back, and also has a significant injury history. Is Jennings enough insurance, or should Cleveland look to the free agent pool or consider a trade?

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