Browns nosetackle Shaun Rogers returned to practice today on a limited basis and could be ready for the opener in Tampa on Sunday.
Cleveland Browns' defensive lineman Shaun Rogers practiced with the team for the first time today and might be ready for the opener.CLEVELAND -- Browns nosetackle Shaun Rogers practiced for the time today after missing the entire preseason with a surgically-repaired lower leg.
Coach Eric Mangini said "I can see him playing on Sunday'' vs. Tampa in the opener.
Rogers was on the field for the first 30 minutes of practice open to the media. Most of the team drills take place after the practice is closed, so it's unknown where he lined up or how much.
Mangini made it clear, though, that current starting nosetackle "Ahtyba Rubin has earned the right to play and Rubin will play. He's done an exceptional job.''
Mangini said Rogers can play either nose or end and may rotate in at both. He said his practice time should increase as the week goes along.
In other Browns news:
* Right tackle John St. Clair is back after a couple of weeks away for a personal reason.
* Not practicing today were tight end Robert Royal, safety Nick Sorensen, guard Floyd Womack and linebacker D'Qwell Jackson.
* The Browns added receiver Jordan Norwood and running back Andre Anderson to the practice squad. Norwood rejoins the Browns after signing as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2009. He was waived on September 5, 2009 and spent 13 weeks on Philadelphia’s practice squad last year. He appeared in one game as a member of the active roster. Anderson signed with Oakland as an undrafted free agent out of Tulane in April and spent time with Buffalo before being waived on September 4.