Sun 8/31/14 6:43 PM

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.