The Cleveland Browns face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5 from London, England. Not only did the team not request a bye week following the trip, but they also decided to practice in Berea, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon, then get on a flight to London. The team landed early Thursday morning at Heathrow Airport before being bused about an hour and a half to their hotel outside of the city.
Thursday’s injury report will be based on estimates, as the team got some stretching and a walkthrough in a quiet, remote facility on the outskirts of London. The location should help keep distractions to a minimum on this quick trip.
Team staff, coaches and players were obviously feeling the impact of the travel:
In an interesting note, special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone noted the difference betwe