What happened: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston returned to practice Friday following two missed sessions with a toe injury. Boston is listed as questionable on the official injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Houston Texans.
Why it matters: Cleveland enters the matchup at 5-4 on a two-game losing streak and holds the eighth seed in the AFC playoff race. Boston has emerged as a primary offensive target in his debut season after PFF named him midseason offensive rookie of the year. A win over the 3-5 Texans is critical for the Browns to stabilize their postseason contention.
By the numbers: Boston has caught 32 passes for 507 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2026 through 9 games. Cleveland sits at 5-4 as the AFC's eighth seed, while Houston enters at 3-5 in the 11th spot.
What to watch: Official active lists will confirm Boston's game status 90 minutes prior to kickoff on Sunday.