CLEVELAND (AP) -- Browns rookie running back James Davis sustained an unspecified head injury in a minor one-car accident and was briefly hospitalized Saturday.Davis, a sixth-round draft pick and Cleveland's leading rusher during the exhibition season, is questionable -- a 50 percent chance of playing -- for Sunday's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Browns said Davis got into the accident at 8 a.m. as he was driving to the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. He was held for observation at a hospital and then released.
Davis averaged 7.8 yards on 24 carries in four preseason games. He had an 81-yard touchdown run in a win over Detroit.
He was expected to be a part of Cleveland's game plan against the Vikings, the NFL's top defense against the run last season. The Browns could be thin at running back with Jerome Harrison (knee) also listed as questionable and Cedric Peerman (thigh) doubtful on Cleveland coach Eric Mangini's injury report.
Browns starting left cornerback Eric Wright is also questionable against the Vikings with a knee injury. He was limited in practice Friday. If Wright can't play, Hank Poteat, who has made 18 career starts, will likely take his place.
The Browns also listed linebacker David Bowens (knee) and nose tackle Shaun Rogers (foot) as questionable. Linebacker Alex Hall (shoulder) and tight end Steve Heiden (knee) are probable.
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While our reporters focus in on stories of negativity like we shouldve drafted AP instead of Joe Thomas, Mary Kay Cabot misses the big story once again.... the most exciting rookie in camp might miss the game because of a car accident. The Plain Dealer is a joke in our city and people outta demand new personal... As for Quinn, I'm glad you are finally getting your dream to start today.... you worked hard to get in this position. It's too bad a selfish head Coach couldn't let you enjoy this with your family cause he was playing games in the media and with the fans...... Eric Mangini better win fast or they're gonna run is overblown ass outta town in a two minute drill..... He's so concerned with being Bill Belicheat that he robs a local kid from seeing his dream in the papers and getting the proper acknowledgement for years of hard work..... Hey, Mangini maybe you outta run a few laps and drop the donut bag buddy..... you waddle and have no self discipline that you preach day in and day out.....you think your players don't think that your wrong, cause they do.... if you gonna talk the talk, walk the walk..... looks like you do alot of cart riding in my opinion.....