The Saints are expected to return center Erik McCoy to the lineup this weekend.

McCoy hasn’t played since suffering a groin injury in Week 3. McCoy had surgery and went on injured reserve, but was back to full participation in practice to close the week and interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Friday that McCoy was on track to play against the Browns.

“It should be good to go. I thought we I did the right thing here the last few weeks with his volume in practice, he’s increased it a little bit every day, and he looks like he’s ready to go,” Rizzi said, via Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. “Unless we have a setback by Sunday, I imagine he would be there.”

McCoy will need to be activated Saturday afternoon to play Sunday.

Running back Jamaal Williams (groin) and offensive lineman Lucas Patrick (ankle) are out this week. Linebacker Pete Werner (hand), defensive back JT Gray (hip), cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring), wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) and linebacker Nephi Sewell (knee) are listed as doubtful.