Corey Coleman Injury: Updates on Browns WR's Hand and Return

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Corey Coleman hadn't played since suffering a broken hand in practice on Sept. 21. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Coleman Active vs. Cowboys

Sunday, Nov. 6

The Browns announced Coleman is available to play in Week 9 against Dallas.

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Latest on Coleman's Practice Status

Friday, Nov. 4

The Browns announced Coleman was a full participant in practice Friday.

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Coleman Comments on Recovery

Monday, Oct. 31

Coleman told reporters that everything has healed as expected and he won't need any protection once he resumes playing.

"I had my final X-ray and it's perfect," Coleman added. "I'm excited to get back out there with the guys."

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Jackson Comments on Coleman's Status

Wednesday, Oct. 12

"I know he's champing at the bit," head coach Hue Jackson said, per the team's official Twitter account. Jackson added that Coleman will have a follow-up X-ray on his hand either this week or next week. 

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Latest on Coleman's Recovery Timeline

Thursday, Sept. 22

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, citing a source, reported that Coleman saw a specialist on Sept. 22, and although he won't need surgery, he is expected to be out of action for four to six weeks.

"He was injured when he caught a pass and someone came down on the hand," according Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot. "Practice is only open to the media for the first 20 minutes, and it happened after that."

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Coleman Among League's Most Promising Rookies 

The Browns selected Coleman with the No. 15 overall pick in this year's draft, and the Baylor product arrived with elevated expectations following a tremendous final collegiate season. He tallied 1,363 receiving yards and 20 touchdown catches and won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best wide receiver.

Coleman gives the Browns a vertical threat, and they have missed him dearly. Thus far, he has tallied seven catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns.