Jim Donovan under weather and won't be radio announcer for Browns vs. Patriots
Browns games have sounded different this season on the team's radio network.
Sunday's home game against the New England Patriots will sound even more unusual.
The Browns (2-3) announced play-by-play radio announcer Jim Donovan is feeling under the weather and won't be in the booth when they host the Patriots (2-3). Donovan will be replaced by Jeff Phelps, who works for Fox Sports Ohio and 92.3 The Fan.
This is the first Browns season in more than three decades that legendary left tackle Doug Dieken hasn't spent as the team's radio color analyst. Dieken retired after last season. Following a long playing career, Dieken moved into the radio booth in 1985. He worked with Donovan for 23 seasons.
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Nathan Zegura has replaced Dieken and will work Sunday's game with Phelps and sideline reporter Jerod Cherry.
In the Browns' announcement, they wished Donovan well and stated they "look forward to having him back in the booth soon."
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Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com.
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