Cleveland Browns backup tackle James Hudson III limped off the field during the first half of the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. The tackle injured his ankle during the two-minute warning. Hudson was escorted into the locker room before halftime.
Hudson started the game at right tackle for the Browns’ before switching to the left side during the second quarter. The Browns want to play the 2021 fourth-round pick as often as possible. Hudson switched to the offensive line during his sophomore college season and is still a raw player. Hudson has played well for a backup right tackle but looks out of place on the left side of the line. The Browns hope Hudson develops into a swing tackle that can play on either side.
The Browns have spent a lot of resources building up the backup tackle spots. Hakeem Adeniji, an offseason addition, replaced Hudson as left tackle. Hopefully, Hudson is not seriously injured and he can play out the offseason to the best of his abilities.
He has an ankle injury.