"Running back Jamal Lewis could be the next Browns player shut down for the season.

Lewis was not on the field during the period of practice open to the media on Wednesday. He also was not in the locker room prior to practice.

There was speculation that Lewis might be placed on injured reserve. If so, it would end his career unceremoniously, as he already has said this would be his last season in the NFL.

The Browns had no immediate answers to inquiries about Lewis' status. A team spokesman said if Lewis misses practice, his status would be addressed on the team's official injury report at 4 p.m."