CLEVELAND — Peyton Hillis is out of today’s game in Houston, and the way things are going for the Browns running back, it might not be long before he’s out of Cleveland for good.
Hillis was downgraded from questionable to out on the team’s injury report Saturday, one day after the Browns’ beleaguered back reinjured his left hamstring. Hillis, who will miss his third straight game with the injury, underwent an MRI.
If the injury is serious enough, the Browns might choose to place him on injured reserve, ending his circus-like second season and potentially closing his star-crossed career with Cleveland.
Although popular with Cleveland fans, Hillis has irritated some teammates.
“Guys are growing tired of the distractions and always wondering what’s next,” one Browns player said on condition of anonymity.
Best remains hopeful
DETROIT — Lions running back Jahvid Best said he expects to return from his second concussion sometime this season, but he couldn’t say whether he’ll play against the Bears next Sunday after a bye week.
Best has yet to be cleared to return from the concussion he suffered in the Lions’ Oct. 16 loss to the 49ers.
Footnotes.
The Giants will be without their leading rusher (Ahmad Bradshaw), receiver (Hakeem Nicks) and starting center (David Baas) today against the Patriots.
• Steelers punter Dan Sepulveda will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury.
• The Redskins put cornerback Phillip Buchanon on season-ending injured reserve because of neck and knee problems.
