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Groves has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Ravens, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis: Groves was seen on crutches and wearing a walking boot earlier this week, and Wednesday coach Rob Chudzinski ruled out the team's special teams captain and backup outside linebacker for the matchup with their division rival Ravens.

Groves suffered an ankle sprain Sunday in Baltimore, but X-rays were returned negative, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Analysis: It is unclear if the sprain is of the low or high variety, but Groves' availability for next Sunday's contest at Minnesota will certainly be in question throughout the week.

Groves was carted off the field Sunday at Baltimore with an injured ankle, and his return is questionable.

Analysis: Because the injury occurred in the third quarter, Groves will likely remain in the locker room for the remainder of the contest. While the nature of the reserve linebacker's injury is unknown, he totaled one solo tackle, before his exit from the game.

Groves was arrested for soliciting a prostitute last week, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Analysis: Though the arrest is unlikely to result in any sort of suspension, it's an embarrassing episode for the organization and for Groves, who is a married father of two children. He signed a two-year, $2.28 million deal with the Browns in March.

Groves has agreed to a two-year deal with the Browns, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Analysis: The outside linebacker, who played for Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton last season while the two were with the Cardinals, joins fellow newcomers, linebacker Paul Kruger and defensive tackle Desmond Bryant, in a revamped Cleveland defense. The 28-year-old Groves recorded 46 tackles and four sacks in 16 games (including seven starts) for Arizona last season.

Groves finished 2012 with 46 tackles, 4.0 sacks and one forced fumble.

Analysis: Groves enters free agency having shown flashes of the potential that he had coming out of college at Auburn. Groves could be a serviceable situational pass rusher for the right team.

Groves (foot) is active for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Analysis: Before a one-tackle performance last Sunday, Groves had averaged 6.0 tackles in his previous four outings, with two sacks and a fumble recovery during that span. IDP owners in need of some playmaking should utilize him during the fantasy playoffs.

Groves (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Analysis: Groves was a limited practice participant all week, so it looks like he has a good shot at playing Sunday.

Groves (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Considering he was in a walking boot following Week 15's blowout win of Detroit, Groves' activity level was not much of a surprise. Prior to his one tackle this past Sunday, he had posted 19 tackles, two sacks, and a fumble recovery in his previous three games. We'll continue to watch his status closely as the weekend approaches.

Groves (foot) was in a walking boot after Sunday's game against the Lions, the Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis: Groves is dealing with plantar fasciitis. Similar injuries are known to be lingering and somewhat long-term, so speculation is that he could miss the rest of the season. More information should be available as the week progresses.