BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb has been ruled out for the second straight week as he continues to work his way back from the serious knee injury he suffered last year.

“I think he’s building every day,” coach Kevin Stefanski said of Chubb, who returned to practice last week after starting the season on the physically unable to perform list.

The Browns have until Oct. 22 to activate Chubb to the 53-man roster.

While the Browns will be without Chubb for at least another week, tight end David Njoku was denied playing status and will play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles after leaving Cleveland’s loss to the Washington Commanders due to a knee injury.

Right tackle Jack Conklin will also be active for the first time this season, Stefanski said. Conklin is rehabbing a serious knee injury he suffered in Week 1 of the 2023 season, along with a hamstring injury he suffered two weeks ago.

The Browns named cornerback Denzel Ward, linebackers Jordan Hicks and Mohamoud Diabate and defensive lineman Maurice Hurst II questionable to play.

Meanwhile, Stefanski said Cleveland rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. will activate, who was serving a five-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

The Browns also ruled out safeties Grant Delpit and Ronnie Hickman, running back Nyheim Hines and offensive linemen James Hudson III and Ethan Pocic.