Browns TE Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against Cincy
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to avoid a tackle by Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Anthony Walker (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to avoid a tackle by Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Anthony Walker (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Oct. 11, 2020 05:23 PM EDT
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) hurdles over Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson (22) while trying for more yards during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) hurdles over Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson (22) while trying for more yards during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Oct. 18, 2020 07:29 PM EDT
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) catches the ball for a first down under pressure from Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) catches the ball for a first down under pressure from Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Oct. 11, 2020 05:57 PM EDT