Winslow expected to practice today

Oct/15/08 07:54 AM Filed in: Kellen Winslow
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Barring any setbacks, Kellen Winslow Jr. should be back on the practice field today when the Browns begin their preparation for the game against the Redskins on Sunday.

Players were off Tuesday. Crennel said Winslow spent the day resting at home after missing the game Monday with an illness that kept him hospitalized three nights last week.

Crennel said he expects Winslow to play against the Redskins, although Winslow might be limited in practice today and Thursday.

Steve Heiden caught five passes against the Giants. When Winslow returns, though, Heiden is expected to go back to his role as a blocker.

“Heiden, ever since I’ve been here, has been a tremendous player for this team,” Crennel said. “In 2005, he caught (43) balls and when Kellen got back, he took a back seat and became a good team player. He still is a good team player, and when we go to him he usually produces.

“When we’ve got both of them, now we’ve got two guys that we can go to. That’s a good problem to have.”

Heiden caught 12 passes last year. Winslow caught 82.