Tucker dealing with mental disorder

Right tackle Ryan Tucker has been suffering from a mental disorder, Browns team physician Anthony Miniaci confirmed Friday. "Ryan Tucker has been placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List for a mental disorder not related to football," Miniaci said in a statement. "The nature of Ryan's mental-health issue is one that is commonly experienced by the general population as well as by professional athletes, and it is a treatable disorder. "Ryan has been battling this condition since before the season began and has been actively receiving treatment. At this time, it is in his best interest to focus entirely on his medical treatment and concentrate on his recovery. Ryan has shown a significant amount of courage while battling this disorder and he has expressed his desire to return to football.

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