Browns rule out Maliek Collins for Week 9 matchup against Saints
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

The Cleveland Browns travel to New Orleans for their Week 9 game against the Saints. After a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, the Browns aim to return to form. Maliek Collins has been ruled out for the game due to an elbow injury, having not practiced all week. In contrast, Denzel Boston has fully returned to practice and is available to play.
- •Maliek Collins did not practice and is ruled out for Week 9.
- •The Browns lost to the Steelers last week.
- •Denzel Boston practiced fully and is available for the game.
- •The game is crucial for the Browns to regain momentum.
- •The matchup occurs in New Orleans.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Browns injury update: Is Jared Verse playing in Week 9?
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Browns injury update: Is Carson Schwesinger playing in Week 9?
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Browns injury update: Is Maliek Collins playing in Week 9?
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Browns injury update: Is Denzel Boston playing in Week 9?
"Jared Verse is still looking for his first sack as a Cleveland Brown in Week 9, will he get it against the Saints?
"Maliek Collins has earned an extension already this year and the Browns will be leaning on him more.
"The Browns are getting a lot of production out of Denzel Boston this season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 3:30 PMBrowns injury update: Is Jared Verse playing in Week 9?
Jared Verse is still looking for his first sack as a Cleveland Brown in Week 9, will he get it against the Saints?
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 3:26 PMBrowns injury update: Is Carson Schwesinger playing in Week 9?
Carson Schwesinger has made his presence felt in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 3:19 PMBrowns injury update: Is Maliek Collins playing in Week 9?
Maliek Collins has earned an extension already this year and the Browns will be leaning on him more.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 3:16 PMBrowns injury update: Is Denzel Boston playing in Week 9?
The Browns are getting a lot of production out of Denzel Boston this season.
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