Skrine is listed as the Browns' starting cornerback opposite Joe Haden on the team's first depth chart of the season, Cleveland.com reports. Skrine underwent thumb surgery just two weeks ago, but has already been cleared to play in Sunday's season opener against the Steelers. While rookie first-rounder Justin Gilbert saw plenty of first-team action in Skrine's absence, the veteran is still preferred to start at this early stage in the season. Following 65 combined tackles and an interception in 2013, Skrine brings valuable regular season experience into Week 1's divisional clash in Pittsburgh.

Skrine (thumb) will play in Sunday's opener against the Steelers, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. The cornerback has been dealing with a thumb injury and underwent surgery in mid-August. He made a quick recovery and returned to practice last week. With Joe Haden and Justin Gilbert likely slotted in as Cleveland's top two corners, Skrine will see action as the third cornerback.

Skrine (thumb) should be able to practice this weekend, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Skrine underwent thumb surgery just last Monday, but coach Mike Pettine already thinks the cornerback will be able to return to practice this weekend. With Skrine out recently, rookie Justin Gilbert has moved into Cleveland's starting position opposite Joe Haden (foot). Additionally, with Haden slated to miss Thursday's preseason finale, Gilbert will get added work as a first-teamer before the regular season. As a result, Skrine will probably begin the season as the Browns' No. 3 cornerback, assuming he's able to be cleared to play ahead of Week 1.

Skrine underwent thumb surgery Monday and is considered week-to-week moving forward, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Skrine's absence figures to result in rookie Justin Gilbert claiming the Browns' starting cornerback position opposite Joe Haden to begin this season. Although coach Mike Pettine said he expects Skrine to be ready for Week 1, that may be an optimistic outlook and the time off probably will prevent Skrine from being considered to start once he eventually returns.

Skrine (thumb) will find out Saturday whether or not he'll need surgery, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Skrine, who is in position to compete with rookie Justin Gilbert for a starting cornerback spot opposite Joe Haden, injured his thumb during practice this week. While the Browns say they expect him to be ready for Week 1, it's difficult to imagine that being the case should he require surgery.

Skrine is listed as the starter at the cornerback position opposite Joe Haden on the Browns first preseason depth chart, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Skrine holds the job over No. 8 overall pick Justin Gilbert for now, but expect this battle to heat up even more as the preseason wears along.

Buster Skrine will focus exclusively on slot corner duties this season. Justin Gilbert was drafted eight overall to plug the revolving door opposite Joe Haden. It puts the 5'9/185 Skrine back in a more natural inside role. He was among the worst every-down corners in the league last year, getting exposed as a weekly matchup to attack by savvy fantasy players.

Browns CB Buster Skrine was forced from Cleveland's Week 17 game against the Steelers with a shoulder injury, and will not return. Skrine was hurt trying to tackle Le'Veon Bell in the first half. He was ruled out at halftime. With Joe Haden inactive, the Browns are now without each of their top two corners.

Browns CB Buster Skrine left Sunday's Week 12 loss to the Steelers with a rib injury and did not return. Skrine is a big piece of the Browns defense because most teams try to avoid Joe Haden. If he can't play against the Jags in Week 13, Chris Owens would likely draw the start.

Buster Skrine has won the Browns starting right corner job.