Browns | Desmond Bryant, Ahtyba Rubin expected to start

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns DL Desmond Bryant and DL Ahtyba Rubin are expected be the starting defensive ends in the team's 3-4 defensive alignment.

Browns | Not interested in trading DL

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns chief executive officer Joe Banner said the team is not considering trading DT Ahtyba Rubin or DT Phil Taylor. Head coach Rob Chudzinski said one of them will play the nose tackle and the other will play defensive end.

Cleveland Browns switching to 3-4 defense

Source: Draft Sharks

New Browns DC Ray Horton said unequivocally in a Thursday radio interview that his defense is going 3-4 next season. The obvious first question for IDP owners is: Whither Jabaal Sheard? He's all OLB in the new front and should hold up fine there. His fantasy value could take a hit with the position eligibility switch, but the new role also could help his pass rushing. Production lagged on that front in his 2nd season. ILB D'Qwell Jackson can play anywhere and should be just fine. DTs Ahtyba Rubin and Phil Taylor must have their roles sorted out. One figures to slide to DE, but it's not clear which would fit such a move better. The Browns will also likely need to seek another OLB starter. Frostee Rucker would be limited at best in

Browns | 10 probable for Week 12

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Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron (groin), WR Joshua Cooper (knee), WR Joshua Cribbs (back), DB Joe Haden (oblique), DE Juqua Parker (shin), DL Ahtyba Rubin (calf, back), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder, illness), OL Jarrod Shaw (illness), DB Buster Skrine (head) and DB T.J. Ward (knee, ankle) all fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 23, and are probable for Week 12.

Browns | Three players limited

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Cleveland Browns DT Ahtyba Rubin (back, calf), CB Joe Haden (oblique) and CB Buster Skrine (concussion) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 22.

Tomlin noncommittal about starter

Source: FFToday

Dwyer, Redman, Mendenhall are all in play to get carries

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin would not commit to a starting running back for Sunday's game against the Browns. Rashard Mendenhall started last week but was ineffective. Jonathan Dwyer comprised the second half of the Steelers rush offense, and Isaac Redman also participated in the rotation but left the game once he sustained a concussion. "My preference would be to have a healthy, solidified featured runner,

Tomlin is noncommittal about starter

Source: FFToday

Dwyer, Redman, Mendenhall are all in play to get carries

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin would not commit to a starting running back for Sunday's game against the Browns. Rashard Mendenhall started last week but was ineffective. Jonathan Dwyer comprised the second half of the Steelers rush offense, and Isaac Redman also participated in the rotation but left the game once he sustained a concussion. "My preference would be to have a healthy, solidified featured runner,

Joe Haden INACTIVE

Source: Draft Sharks

Browns CB Joe Haden will miss today's clash with Dallas because of an oblique injury. That leaves Sheldon Brown and Buster Skrine as the starters. Both are upside plays against a Cowboys offense that likes to throw to its outside WRs. Tony Romo gets at least a slight bump with the absence of the Browns' best cover man. On the plus side, Cleveland will have DT Ahtyba Rubin. He had been questionable with his nagging calf injury. He carries significant upside against a weak Dallas interior O-line.

Browns | Two limited

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Cleveland Browns DL Ahtyba Rubin (calf) and DB Ray Ventrone (hand, calf) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.

Browns | Three limited in practice

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Cleveland Browns CB Joe Haden (oblique), DL Ahtyba Rubin (calf) and DB Buster Skrine (ankle) all were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Browns | Ahtyba Rubin hopes to play Week 11

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Cleveland Browns DT Ahtyba Rubin (calf) said his calf felt good during practice Monday, Nov. 12, and hopes to be able to play Week 11.

Browns | Week 9 Inactives

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The Cleveland Browns have declared DL Ahtyba Rubin, RB Brandon Jackson, CB Dimitri Patterson, OG Jarrod Shaw, WR Joshua Cooper, FB Owen Marecic, CB Tashaun Gipson inactive for Week 9.

Browns | Ahtyba Rubin doubtful for Week 9

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Cleveland Browns DL Ahtyba Rubin (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 2, and is doubtful for the team's Week 9 game.

Browns | Three miss practice

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Cleveland Browns CB Dimitri Patterson (ankle), DL Brian Sanford (knee), and DL Ahtyba Rubin (calf) all did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.

Browns | Two defenders could return

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Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said Monday, Oct. 29, that it is possible DT Ahtyba Rubin (calf) and DT Phil Taylor (pectoral) could return in Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Browns | Week 8 Inactives

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The Cleveland Browns have declared DL Ahtyba Rubin, RB Brandon Jackson, CB Dimitri Patterson, OG Jarrod Shaw, WR Mohamed Massaquoi, FB Owen Marecic, CB Tashaun Gipson inactive for Week 8.

Browns | Two defensive players miss practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns DT Ahtyba Rubin (calf) and CB Dimitri Patterson (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Browns | Ahtyba Rubin leaves early

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns DT Ahtyba Rubin (calf) left the game early Week 7 because of a calf injury and is considered questionable to return.

Browns | Eight limited

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns WR Travis Benjamin (hamstring), CB Tashaun Gipson (knee), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (hamstring) OG Jason Pinkston (illness), DT Ahtyba Rubin (calf), S Ray Ventrone (hand, calf), S T.J. Ward (hand) and LS Christian Yount (shoulder) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Browns | Week 6 Inactives

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The Cleveland Browns have declared DL Ahtyba Rubin, CB Dimitri Patterson, WR Mohamed Massaquoi, OG Ryan Miller, LB Scott Fujita, CB Tashaun Gipson, WR Travis Benjamin inactive for Week 6.

Ahtyba Rubin in a walking boot

Source: Draft Sharks

Cleveland DT Ahtyba Rubin reportedly left the stadium in a walking boot Sunday. He missed the 2nd half of the loss to the Giants with what the team has dubbed simply a "lower-leg" issue, according to The Cleveland Plain-Dealer. We'll keep an eye on Rubin's status this week.

Browns | Ahtyba Rubin injured Week 5

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns DT Ahtyba Rubin (leg) suffered a lower leg injury in Week 5.

Week 2 IDP Rankings – Defensive Linemen

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Ahh the life of defensive lineman in the world of IDP fantasy football. Draft a top lineman like Jared Allen, expect big things, and get nothing to show for it opening weekend. Allen wasn’t he only top lineman on draft day with a disappointing week one, and we can bet many of them will turn things around this weekend.

Inconsistency is always a problem for this position but we have a few rookies that stood out last week. One is Chandler Jones of New England and another is Derek Wolfe from the Denver Broncos.

Week 2 IDP  Rankings –

IDP – Week 1 DL Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Talk about a great kickoff weekend for defensive linemen as many of the top-flight studs have favorable matchups. To get the party started we have Jason Pierre-Paul, Just Tuck and Osi Umenyiora will face off against a Cowboys offensive line that has serious continuity issues.

Not good for Tony Romo, and even if the veteran quarterback is precise with his pre-snap reads it’s likely he will have a few busted plays and these lineman will re-introduce him to the Giants home field, literally.

Speaking of MetLife Stadium, the Jets will also host a home game this weekend as Mario Williams and the Bills imposing front four come to town. Look for Williams and Mark Anderson to harass Mark Sanchez as the Jets right tackle

Browns | Ahtyba Rubin underwent procedure to repair pelvic tear

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns DT Ahtyba Rubin (pelvis) underwent a procedure six weeks ago to repair a small pelvic tear. Head coach Pat Shurmur said Rubin should begin practicing in a few days.

Browns | Three players in mix for vacant DT spot

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Cleveland Browns DL Phil Taylor (pectoral) mentioned DL Scott Paxson as a possible replacement, playing next to DL Ahtyba Rubin at defensive tackle. Taylor is expected to miss a chunk of the season after surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. DLs John Hughes and Billy Winn are also in the mix, and they are all expected to compete for the job in training camp and the preseason.

Defensive Linemen – 2012 IDP Projected Stats

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Last year Jabaal Sheard broke onto the scene and put together an unexpected DL2 performance for IDP fantasy owners. Could Andre Branch be the second coming?

Only time will tell, but it appears he will earn a three down role right away, and while he probably won’t play the same high snap count we saw from Sheard, his prospects of a breakout rookie year are encouraging.

With emerging star Jeremy Mincey playing opposite bookend, expect opposing offenses to focus on the veteran is the first option for double teams and chips.

Branch was one of the better pass rushers in college last year, and while I don’t expect him to reach double digits, he was brought into Jacksonville

Fantasy Football Rankings: DL - Week 7

Source: KFFL.com NFL

Beast Mode will be running into Ahtyba Rubin, and it isn't going to be pretty