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The Browns are surprising with the QB decision as they release inactive players before the Bengals game

The Browns are surprising with the QB decision as they release inactive players before the Bengals game
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August 24, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) attempts a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

August 24, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) attempts a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Browns announced their inactives ahead of their Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, including, surprisingly, backup quarterback Jameis Winston.

Winston is listed as the Browns' third emergency quarterback in this matchup, meaning he can only play if something happens to the first two quarterbacks in front of him and must be removed immediately if they are cleared to resume play. Second-year player Dorian Thompson-Robinson will back up Deshaun Watson in this game.

However, two starters who came into the game as questionable are not listed as inactive. The Browns will also rely on starting center Ethan Pocic and MIKE linebacker Jordan Hicks in this game. Who joined Winston as an inactive in this match?

Let's take a look:

QB Jameis Winston (emergency QB3)

August 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY SportsAugust 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

August 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

CB Kahlef Hailassie

November 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) hugs Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) after the game at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY SportsNovember 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) hugs Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) after the game at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

November 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) hugs Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) after the game at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

S Ronnie Hickman

December 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman (33) celebrates after a stop during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsDecember 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman (33) celebrates after a stop during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

December 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman (33) celebrates after a stop during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

RB Jerome Ford

Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball during the second half against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY SportsDec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball during the second half against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball during the second half against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

LB Nathaniel Watson

Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Nathaniel Watson celebrates a defensive stop against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Jrca6058Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Nathaniel Watson celebrates a defensive stop against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Jrca6058

Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Nathaniel Watson celebrates a defensive stop against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Jrca6058

DT Quinton Jefferson

August 4, 2024; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (72) during practice at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY SportsAugust 4, 2024; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (72) during practice at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

August 4, 2024; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (72) during practice at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns surprise with QB decision as they release inactive players ahead of Bengals game

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