Robert Griffin III will return to Cleveland Browns practice following a shoulder injury sustained in week one.
The quarterback, who only signed for the Browns in the summer, was placed on the team's injured-reserved list a day after their 29-10 opening day loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Griffin took a late hit in the fourth quarter, and believed he had sprained his shoulder. Later scans showed that he had fractured a bone, ruling him out for the majority of the season.
The Browns are yet to win a game this season, having posted an 0-11 record, and the team has been forced to use six different quarterbacks following Griffin's injury.
The return to training does not guarantee Griffin will be ready to play before the end of the season, but it is an encouraging sign for the franchise, who are in desperate need of veteran talent.
Griffin began his career with the Washington Redskins, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012. However, he fell out of favour with the coaching staff and was replaced by Kirk Cousins as the starter in 2015.
In order to play again, Griffin must first complete non-contact practice, then be labelled as 'designated to return'. He would then be reactivated on to the 53-man roster and available for selection. Their week 12 game against the Steelers would be too soon, but he could give head coach Hue Jackson an option as early as their week 13 game against the New York Giants.
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