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Corey Coleman likely idle, Myles Garrett limited and

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns kick off Week 2 of organized team activities today, which consists of three practices, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Berea.

Like last week, the only practice open to the media is on Wednesday. The 10 OTAs, which conclude next week, lead into the mandatory full-squad minicamp June 13-15.

Last week, Cody Kessler began OTAs as the first-team quarterback and the man to beat in the open competition. He showed off his increased arm strength and talked about it afterward.

Brock Osweiler said he "absolutely" expects to be the opening-day starter, and took many of the second-team reps. DeShone Kizer was third or fourth in the rotation along with Kevin Hogan, but also got some first-team reps. He talked about being stuck like glue to Hue Jackson, which will accelerate his learning curve.

Here are some things to watch for in Week 2:

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1. Corey Coleman expected to rest

Coleman will most likely rest this week after coming down hard on a ball after a leaping catch on a ball from Brock Osweiler last week.

Coleman remained down on the field for about three minutes with a trainer over him, and Hue Jackson came over and helped him up. He walked very slowly to the locker room, without favoring any particular body part.

Coleman’s issue is not believed to be serious, but the Browns are being extra cautious, and there’s no rush to get him out there. They’re counting on Coleman to make a big jump this season and need him to stay healthy. With Kenny Britt also resting last week, that means more reps for Ricardo Louis and Rashard Higgins, who need to show improvement.

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2. Myles Garrett likely limited

Garrett hoped to be full speed this week with the "little nick" that sidelined him for the first week of OTAs, but he’ll probably be limited instead. Again, the Browns have no need to rush their No. 1 pick into voluntary non-contact drills at this time of year. He was plagued all last year by a high ankle sprain, and they need him 100 percent for the season.

Garrett was one of two Browns first-round picks who sat out the first week of OTAs with minor injuries, joining Jabrill Peppers. The Browns don’t have to reveal the nature of the injuries at this time of year, and for the most part they won’t.

Garrett rode the exercise bike with the other recovering players at the start of practice, and also worked out with kettlebells. It’s likely a lower-body issue, but it’s not believed to be the high ankle sprain that hampered him last season.

If Garrett does practice at all this week, he won’t be going up against Joe Thomas, who’s preserving his body at this time of year as in previous seasons.

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3. Joel Bitonio and John Greco making good progress

Guards Bitonio and Greco both underwent Lisfranc midfoot surgery last season, and are still working with trainers. They’ll likely sit out all of OTAs and the mandatory minicamp, and then be worked in slowly after training camp begins in late July.

Bitonio had his surgery in October and is further along than Greco, who had his in December. It can take up to a year to recover, but the Browns are hopeful that Bitonio, who signed an extension in the offseason, will be ready for the start of the season in September.

At right guard, free-agent pickup Kevin Zeitler will start in Greco’s old spot.

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4. DeShone Kizer ready for more?

Kizer began practice last week as the fourth quarterback in the rotation behind Kessler, Osweiler and Hogan. But he got some first-team reps, and responded with one of Wednesday's best plays -- a perfectly thrown deep ball to Rashard Higgins.

Such completions will undoubtedly earn Kizer a few more reps through the OTAs and minicamp, giving him a chance to impress Hue Jackson and the rest of the staff. But Kessler will continue to get most of the first-team plays.

In rookie camp and the first week of OTAs, Kizer displayed good arm strength, size, mobility and decision-making. He’ll need to play at some point this season so the Browns can assess their level of interest in taking a QB in 2018. Jackson is working with him closely in practice.

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5. The defensive front is shaping up

The front seven looked fast and explosive in non-contact practices and are shaping up to be a team strength. Linebacker Jamie Collins has established himself as a leader, and tackle Danny Shelton is lighter than at the end of last season and quicker off the ball.

Desmond Bryant, coming off a torn pectoral muscle, was not present last week, but could make an appearance this week. The team hopes he can add to the pass rush this season. Edge-rusher Nate Orchard is back from his ankle injury, and Carl Nassib is working on leg strength to improve his burst. When Myles Garrett is added to the mix, this will have the makings of a formidable front.