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The Browns' Travis Benjamin averaged 11.7 yards in returning punts last season prior to his injury.

(Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer)

BEREA, Ohio – Browns coaches have given Travis Benjamin a couple days off during training camps as he returns from a serious knee injury.

But the special-teams standout known as The Rabbit will draw double duty on game days.

Special teams coach Chris Tabor said Benjamin will return punts and kickoffs, a multi task he was performing at midseason a year ago when he tore an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

"He's obviously an explosive weapon," Tabor said. "We're in the business of winning games and he gives you the opportunity for a big play. You can't play this game scared and you can't coach this game scared."

Benjamin averaged 11.7 yards per punt return a season ago and set a franchise record with 179 yards on Oct. 3 against the Buffalo Bills. He was just starting to return kickoffs – three for a 48.7 yard average – at the time of his injury Oct. 27 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Tabor doesn't seem concerned about overextending Benjamin, who also will get some reps at receiver.

--- Pettine on meeting Jim Brown and LeBron James at Browns practice in the same week: "That's two things off my bucket list."

--- Browns defensive lineman Calvin Barnett left practice early with assistance from the trainer. He appeared unsteady on his feet.

--- Tight end Jordan Cameron (shoulder) continued to work on the side. He's been ruled out for Saturday's game in Detroit. Nate Burleson (hamstring) also was out.

--- Other injury listings include: LB Darius Eubanks (shoulder), OL Reid Fragel (lower leg), OL Randall Harris (knee), LB Eric Martin (concussion), Alex Parsons (knee), Billy Winn (abdomen).