The Facts: It's hard to miss a 6-6, 250-pound man during an organized team activities practice, so when Barnidge was missing Wednesday, it sent up a red flag. On Thursday, HC Hue Jackson revealed that his Pro Bowl tight end underwent sports hernia surgery early that morning in Philadelphia.

Diehards Line: He'll miss the mandatory three-day minicamp next week, but is expected back for training camp in late July. Dr. William Meyers, a sports hernia specialist in Philadelphia, performed the surgery. "He had the best doctor and he will be back and ready to go at training camp,' Jackson said. Barnidge had been practicing with the hernia, and the medical staff was monitoring it. But it got to the point where he needed to have it repaired. Barnidge led the Browns in 2016 with 79 receptions, 1,043 receiving yards and nine TDs, which all marked career highs. We'll follow up as needed.