The Cleveland Browns plan to have an ‘‘appropriate recognition’’ for the late Modell at the season opener against the Eagles. Modell died Thursday at the age of 87 from natural causes.

He remains a vilified figure in Ohio for moving the Browns to Maryland after the 1995 season.

Browns spokesman Neal Gulkis said plans have not yet been finalized, but the team will acknowledge Modell’s death. Any tribute will likely take place before the opening kickoff.

‘‘We’re trying strike the right balance,’’ Gulkis said Friday. ‘‘We want to show respect and dignity for the Modell family, the community, and the fans.’’

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league has requested that all its teams observe a moment of silence or other appropriate gesture in memory of Modell this week.

The Ravens are staging a silent tribute to their former owner Saturday by placing his casket on the team’s home field. The Lombardi Trophy presented to Modell after the Ravens’ Super Bowl win in 2001 will be placed nearby.

Modell owned the Browns for 34 years. After he was unable to get Cleveland city leaders to build him a new stadium, he moved the team in 1996.

Gulkis did not say if the Browns will also hold a moment of silence for Modell. The team is being sensitive to both the passing of an innovative owner and the passion of Cleveland’s rabid fans, many of whom have not forgiven Modell for moving the franchise.

Harrison unlikely

Pro Bowl outside linebacker James Harrison (knee) did not practice for the second consecutive day Friday, making it unlikely he will play for the Steelers in the season opener at Denver Sunday. The Steelers also placed rookie guard David DeCastro on injured reserve. The first-round pick was designated as a player who could return after spending time on injured reserve, as per a new NFL rule. DeCastro sustained a left knee injury during the team’s third preseason game . . . Texans coach Gary Kubiak said running back Arian Foster (knee) and linebacker Brooks Reed (hip) sat out Friday’s practice and will be game-time decisions for the season opener against Miami. Ben Tate would start for Foster and first-round draft pick Whitney Mercilus would start for Reed, if either regular starter can’t go Sunday . . . Jets defensive tackle Sione Po’uha (back) is questionable for Sunday’s game against Buffalo, and not out, as coach Rex Ryan initially announced. Safety Eric Smith (knee) will not play, but tight end Dustin Keller is expected to go after missing time with a hamstring injury . . . The Vikings said they will wait intil game time Sunday before deciding whether running back Adrian Peterson plays in the opener against Jacksonville . . . Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s opener at Arizona after being a limited participant in practice most of the week. If he can’t go, rookie Robert Turbin would start . . . Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (ankle), who has not practiced in a month, is listed questionable for Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay . . . The Jaguars will be without starting outside linebacker Daryl Smith (groin) for their opener against the Vikings.

Redskins mull RBs