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Defense looks for boost with return of three

The Browns are expecting the return of Pro Bowlers Joe Haden and Tashaun Gipson to the secondary, as well as linebacker Craig Robertson

BEREA—The Browns defense needs a spark.

They have given up no less than 24 points in the past five games, losing four of them. The task won’t get any easier as the fourth-ranked offense in the NFL comes to FirstEnergy Stadium.

The good news is the Browns should get two Pro Bowlers in the secondary back and a third starter at linebacker come Sunday.

“Joe Haden has cleared the concussion protocol and (Tashaun Gipson) will be back out there along with Craig (Robertson),” Mike Pettine said before practice Wednesday.