"The rotating door in the Browns' backfield is spinning again. Owen Marecic is out, Montario Hardesty is in and Peyton Hillis might not be far behind.

Hardesty returned to practice without restrictions Wednesday and is expected to start Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Who will be blocking for him remains to be seen. Marecic remains sidelined following a concussion in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. If he is unable to go, Alex Smith is the likely starter at fullback.

Hardesty went through a full workout Wednesday for the first time since tearing a calf muscle in his right leg Oct. 30. He returned to practice Friday in a limited capacity, but took part in everything on Wednesday."