Browns' Rashard Higgins: Runs Tuesday

Higgins (knee) took part in running drills Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. "We ran some, but it was straight-ahead running,'' coach Freddie Kitchens said, when asked about Higgins' activity. "He looks like he's getting close to me, but I'm not the trainer."

Higgins has missed the last three games with the knee injury but looks to have made some progress. Until Higgins starts making cuts and changing direction while running, however, the Browns may be reluctant to clear him for game action. Due to a Monday night matchup with the 49ers, the Browns won't hold their first official practice of Week 5 until Thursday.