Cleveland Browns wide receiver Damion Ratley leaps up in the air for a touchdown that pass that went incomplete defended by defensive back Denzel Rice in a 7-on-7 scrimmage. (John Kuntz, cleveland.com)

BEREA, Ohio - On the second-last day of Browns training camp, Hue Jackson re-iterated that Baker Mayfield won't get any first-team reps in preseason, and ruled Josh Gordon out for the dress rehearsal game against the Eagles Thursday night.

He also defended Jarvis Landry's block on Carlos Hyde's TD run against the Bills, saying it wasn't dirty.

In practice, Jackson conducted a kicking competition between Zane Gonzalez and Ross Martin, a Solon native and Walsh Jesuit grad. With teammates providing the background noise and pressure, incumbent Gonzalez went 5-for-5 from 33, 41, 47, 50 and 53 yards. Martin clanged the 33-yarder off the left upright and the 47-yarder off the right.

Jackson noted that practice kicks do matter.

"The ones that hit the upright and don't go in? Yeah, right now it does,'' he said. "The games are what matter, but that gives us an idea of what may happen in a game, and we're able to practice it in that way."

The day began with news that cornerback E.J. Gaines suffered only a sprained knee and is week-to-week. Hyde, who suffered a slight shoulder injury on Sunday, returned to practice, and Denzel Ward (ankle) was back in team drills. In goal-line drills, Rashard Higgins caught a TD pass over Ward, but then Ward swatted one away from Duke Johnson in the end zone.

Baker Mayfield wore a wrap on his left knee, but Jackson said it's nothing. Antonio Callaway sat out team drills again with his groin injury and might not play Thursday night.



The following players did not practice due to injury: OL Kevin Bowen (knee), DL Trevon Coley (ankle), TE Seth DeValve (quad), DL Marcell Frazier (concussion), DB E.J. Gaines (knee), Gordon (NFI), FB Danny Vitale (calf) and OL Kevin Zeitler (calf).

Here are some highlights:

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1. Baker Mayfield won't get 1st team reps

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield prepares to take a snap during training camp. (Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com)

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Jackson has held firm to his vow the day before camp to give Tyrod Taylor all of the first-team reps. Heading into the third preseason game, that's not changing as the Browns gear up for the Steelers Sept. 9.

"No. No. No, no, no,'' said Jackson. "Everybody is asking me that a ton of times. Why? I'll tell you the reason why: we're learning a new system, and Tyrod needs every rep he can get with the ones. Baker is doing outstanding with the twos. If something happens and we need to put him there, we will. Right now, that hasn't happened."

Mayfield, who had his left knee wrapped for the first time in camp, was picked off in team drills by Damarious Randall.

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2. Hue Jackson defends Landry's hit against Buffalo

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry hauls in a pass defended by cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun in an 11-on-11 scrimmage. (John Kuntz, cleveland.com)

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Jackson said Landry's block on Hyde's TD run vs. the Bills wasn't dirty.

"There wasn't a flag,'' said Jackson. "Jarvis apologized if anybody got hurt. At the same time, this is football. It wasn't a penalty. Those things happen to our guys. It's football."

He noted, "he didn't lead with his helmet. He hit with his shoulder.''

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3. Josh Gordon won't play in Thursday's preseason game

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Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku and receiver Josh Gordon joke on the sidelines. (John Kuntz, cleveland.com)

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Gordon hasn't yet been cleared to practice, and even though there's one final session on Tuesday before Thursday night's dress rehearsal game, Gordon won't participate.

Jackson said he wouldn't be opposed to Gordon playing in the preseason finale in Detroit, even though most of the starters will rest that game. For now, he's still conditioning and taking mental reps during practice.

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4. Desmond Harrison backup left tackle

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Desmond Harrison (right) blocks for Baker Mayfield. (Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com)

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Harrison, the undrafted rookie out of West Georgia, has picked up steam as the backup left tackle.

"Yes, he has,'' said Jackson. "He's athletic. He's long. He works extremely hard. He has to finish, and he's a young tackle that has a promising future if he'll keep working."

Harrison has jumped ahead of Greg Robinson and Shon Coleman at the premier line spot.

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5. Myles Garrett vs. Joel Bitonio

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Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joel Bitonio battles defensive end Myles Garrett in an 11-on-11 scrimmage. (John Kuntz, cleveland.com)

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Garrett is giving Bitonio everything he can handle and getting him ready for the Steelers at his new left tackle post. Their fierce one-on-one battles are a highlight of camp.

"They're competing,'' said Jackson. "It's a good battle to watch every day. Myles is getting better, and Joel is getting better. Those two guys are making each other better. That's what you have to do."

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6. Carlos Hyde practices

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Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde turns up field after a reception. (John Kuntz, cleveland.com)

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Hyde threw a minor ripple into practice on Sunday when he cut his session short, took off the pads and rubbed his left shoulder. But he was back with the first team on Monday, churning out yards and gearing up to start against the Eagles.

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7. E.J. Gaines has just a sprained knee

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E.J. Gaines lays on the ground after spraining his right knee during training camp Sunday. (Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com)

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The Browns received good news on Gaines, the backup cornerback who hyperextended his knee on Sunday and was carted off.

An MRI revealed it was just a sprain and that he'll be evaluated week-to-week. At first, it looked like it could be serious.

"That's good,'' said Jackson. "If he's a fast healer, hopefully, he'll come back a little sooner.''

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Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley talks with Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor laughs with other players as they stretch during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon watches the offense during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry takes a water break during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry and Cleveland Browns defensive back Damarious Randall talk during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb runs the ball during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns wide receivers Antonio Callaway and Josh Gordon watch team drills during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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With a GoPro strapped to his helmet, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins catches a pass during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield fires a rocket downfield during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield hands the ball off to Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Da'Mari Scott catches a pass during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry talks to Cleveland Browns defensive end Carl Nassib during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Jeremiah McKinnon intercepts a pass during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry catches a pass on the fly during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor prepares to throw during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson talks to Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson talks to players as they stretch during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley reacts to a player's route he ran during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon watches the offense during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns tight end Devon Cajuste makes a catch during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward deflects a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde takes a break between runs during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku makes a catch during training camp Monday, August 20, 2018. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun hits the tackling pad during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns tight end Darren Fells misses a touchdown pas defended by linebackers Joe Schobert (L) and Jamie Collins in a 7-on-7 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Damion Ratley leaps up in the air for a touchdown that pass that went incomplete defended by defensive back Denzel Rice in a 7-on-7 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams talks to his defense as they stretch during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver C.J. Board misses a high pass defended by defensive back Simeon Thomas in an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson can't reach a high touchdown pass defended by linebacker Joe Schobert (R) and cornerback Denzel Ward in an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway could only watch training camp cause of an injury yesterday, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns receivers (l-r) Jarvis Landry, David Njoku and Josh Gordon have some fun on the sidelines during punt drills in training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass in an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Zay Henderson rolls on top of offensive lineman Geoff Gray in an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey jokes around in the stretching period during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Derron Smith hits the tackling pad during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns GM Johnn Dorsey and head coach Hue Jackson watch punt drills during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson and quarterbacks Baker Mayfield (R) and Tyrod Taylor watch an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns offensive linemen working a blocking g drill during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Jabrill Peppers hauls in a punt during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Jeremiah McKinnon runs back an interception intended for running back Dontrell Hilliard in a 7-on-7 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry turns up field after a reception in an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry hauls in a pass defended by cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun in an 11-on-11scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun gets ready to stretch with teammates during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Jabrill Peppers stretches with the team during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon reacts to watching the offense line up wrong in an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson and quarterback Baker Mayfield watch an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver C.J. Board catches a touchdown pass between the defense of defensive back Jeremiah McKinnon (L) and defensive back Derron Smith in a 7-on-7 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey jokes around with teammates in the stretching period during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Jabrill Peppers (22) and cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun raise their arms to the music in the stretching period during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Evan Berry catches a pass defended by cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun in an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley yells to a receiver to never go out of bounds on a route in a 7-on-7 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Da'Mari Scott hauls in a pass in an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Evan Berry misses a long pass defended by cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun in an 11-on-11 scrimmage during training camp, August 20, 2018, in Berea, Ohio.