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BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson will not participate in any minicamp practices this week because of a lower right leg strain. Coach Rob Chudzinski said the second-year pro is being held out of the three-day session "strictly as a precaution," but should be ready for the start of training camp July 26. Richardson rushed for a team-high 950 yards and scored 12 touchdowns last season. "We dont want his muscle strain to get any worse, so were going to rest him now and give him a full summer to prepare," Chudzinski said Tuesday following the first minicamp workout. "He could have went out, if necessary, and practiced these next few days, but we just didnt see any sense in it. "My expectation is hell be out there, ready to go, for us on the first day of training camp." Richardson, the third overall draft pick in 2012 out of Alabama, sat out Clevelands final set of organized team activities last week with the injury. At the time, he vowed, "Injury-prone is not going to be me." The Browns did not permit Richardson to speak with the media following practice, but said he would address the subject Wednesday. The 5-foot-9, 230-pound back walked off the field without a limp and did not acknowledge the reporters following him. Chudzinski, though, did his best to downplay the severity of Richardsons injury, which occurred in early May while running at Clevelands team headquarters. "I dont know the medical (risks going forward), but hes got a strain right now," the first-year coach said. "Im not concerned about anything else at this stage. "My only concern, really, is Trent needing to stay into it mentally while hes out. So far, hes done a great job taking mental reps and getting into game shape." While his teammates ran position drills and 11-on-11 sets, Richardson alternated between riding the bike, lifting kettle bells and medicine balls, and working with exercise ropes. Montario Hardesty and Chris Ogbonnaya lined up together in the backfield on Clevelands first-team offence, while Brandon Jackson and Dion Lewis worked with the lower units. "This is a good opportunity for other guys to get extra reps right now," Chudzinski said. "On April 1, I said this was a fresh start for everyone. Im really pleased with the effort and energy Ive seen from all of them so far." The 6-foot, 225-pound Hardesty served as Richardsons backup in 2012, rushing for a career-high 271 yards and one touchdown. His 4.2-yard average per carry led the Browns, and was significantly higher than Richardson (3.6). Hardesty was chosen by Cleveland in the second round of the 2010 draft, but didnt make his NFL debut until the next season after undergoing his second reconstructive knee surgery. "Montario has done a great job in the weight room, putting muscle on," Chudzinski said. "Hes got natural instincts as a runner that you cant teach. Ive also been impressed with the way hes caught the ball. I dont think hes dropped one pass yet this off-season." Ogbonnaya has been the Browns third-down back for two seasons, catching 24 passes for 187 yards in 2012. The fifth-year pro -- also listed at 6-0 and 225 -- previously played with the Rams and Texans. In a new twist at minicamp, Ogbonnaya saw some snaps at fullback and blocked for Hardesty on first and second downs. "Were moving Oby around a little bit because we know hes going to do the right things," said Chudzinski, whose offensive co-ordinator is longtime NFL coach Norv Turner. "Hes the kind of guy who is dependable and accountable, and a real asset to any team. "Even though Trent will be back with the (first unit) when he comes back, we really like Montario and Oby, and are glad to have them as part of the group." ------ NOTES: WR Jordan Norwood (hamstring) and WR David Nelson (reconstructive right knee surgery) did not practice. Nelson was injured during Buffalos season opener last fall, but expects to be medically cleared in time for training camp. ... LBs Paul Kruger and Jabaal Sheard worked with the first-team defence on the outside. Kruger was the franchises most prominent free-agent signing, joining the team after four seasons with the Super Bowl-champion Ravens. ... Clevelands first-round draft pick, LB Barkevious Mingo, was on the right side of the second unit. ... Third-year CB Buster Skrine worked opposite top CB Joe Haden. ... G John Greco took snaps with the first-team offence on the left, while G Shaun Lauvao was on the right. ... CB Vernon Kearney, an undrafted rookie from Lane College, is attending camp on a tryout basis. Mark Stone Jersey ., for the next three years with the signings on Monday of Daryl Townsend and Michael Carter. 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