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Browns lose yet another starting left tackle to injury

Dawand Jones suffered a severe left ankle injury during the first half against the New Orleans Saints.

Cleveland Browns starting left tackle Dawand Jones exited the game against the Saints during the second quarter.

Jones suffered an ankle injury during the two-minute drill of this game. Jones was injured after a Browns’ offensive lineman fell on his left ankle. Jones was carted off the field with an air cast over his leg.

Jones moved to the left side after Browns’ longtime tackle, Jedrick Wills Jr., suffered a setback from his knee injury. Wills was downgraded to out before the game after his knee injury flared up. Backup swing tackle Germain Ifedi has replaced Jones in the lineup.

Ifedi is a fine backup, but the Browns will need Wills to step back into the starting lineup in the future. Jones’s season is likely over. He has been ruled out for the game.

The Browns need all the help they can get against the Saints. The Browns are currently trailing the Saints 6-14 at the end of the first half.

Browns CB Denzel Ward leaves games for concussion evaluation

Cleveland Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward left the game against the Baltimore Ravens and is being evaluated for a concussion.

Cleveland Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward left the game against the Baltimore Ravens with a concussion spotter. Ward was seen entering the medical tent during the third quarter. Ward stayed in the medical tent with the spotter before walking into the locker room. Ward is being evaluated for a concussion.

Hopefully, Ward doesn’t have a concussion. The star cornerback has suffered multiple concussions during his NFL career. Fans and media have shown a lot of concern for Ward’s long history with concussions. Ward has kept his humor about the terrifying situation. He joked about his history of concussions on X earlier this year.

The Browns need Ward to lock down the left side of the field. Ward is playing exceptionally well this season. The cornerback leads the league in pass breakups. Ward is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. He’s playing for All-Pro honors this season. If he can remain healthy, he should achieve his goal.

Browns star Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah carted off and headed to the hospital

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah left the game against the Baltimore Ravens with a neck injury.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah left the game against the Baltimore Ravens with a neck injury. Owusu-Koramoah delivered a hard hit to tank Derrick Henry and suffered from a nasty ricochet. The linebacker lay motionless on the field following the hit.

Owusu-Koramoah was driven off the field by the medical cart. Trainers immobilized his neck and back, and removed his face mask before loading him onto the cart. Owusu-Koramoah was moving his arms as the crowd chanted his initials.

Owusu-Koramoah wears a guardian cap to help prevent head injuries. The equipment has been criticized for the force it applies to the neck after helmet-to-helmet collisions.

Owusu-Koramoah is integral to the Browns’ defense. He plays with unrelenting aggression. The linebacker has taken over play-calling with starting Jordan Hicks out for an injury. Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate has moved to inside linebacker to replace Owusu-Koramoah. Winston Reid has replaced Diabate as the outside linebacker. The Browns’ defense must keep the Ravens from scoring. The Browns are leading the Ravens 20-17.

Browns return specialist Jaelon Darden clears concussion protocol, returns

Cleveland Browns’ return specialist Jaelon Darden is being evaluated for a concussion following a collision during the game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Cleveland Browns receiver Jaelon Darden suffered a head injury against the Baltimore Ravens. Darden was injured returning a punt for 12 yards. The return man juked out multiple Ravens players before falling hard on the field. Darden stayed down on the field, as players called for trainers. Darden is being evaluated for a concussion.

Darden has cycled in and out of the Browns’ game-day roster. The receiver is called up from the practice squad when the team needs a returner. Darden is the Browns’ best punt returner.

Darden has returned 12 punts for 141 yards on a weak Browns’ special team unit. Darden has great suddenness and short-area quickness. He is a threat with the ball in his hands. The Browns should employ him as a receiver more often.

The Browns offense needs to wake up against the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns are trailing three to ten after the offense turned the ball over before halftime.

He returned to the game.

Browns DE Ogbo Okoronkwo returns to Ravens game after knee injury

Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo left the Baltimore Ravens game with a knee injury.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo left the Baltimore Ravens game with a knee injury. Okoronkwo went to the medical tent before jogging to the locker room during the second quarter. He is questionable to return to the game.

Okoronkwo has played fantastic against the Ravens. The defensive end wrestled Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson to the ground for a sack. It was the first sack left tackle Ronnie Staley gave up all year. The play helped kill a Ravens drive.

Browns have used Okoronkwo as a pass rush specialist, but he’s good defending the run. The Browns need Okoronkwo and his speed to counteract the Ravens offense. The Ravens can use Derrick Henry or Lamar Jackson to bludgeon defenses in the run game. The Browns will rely on former draft picks Isaiah McGuire to serve as the primary backup.

The Browns are battling the Ravens heading into halftime. The game is tied three to three. The Browns defense has suffocated an explosive Ravens’ offense. Okoronkwo has returned to the game.

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson leaves Bengals game with finger injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson left the game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a finger injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson left the game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a finger injury. Thomspon-Robinson suffered the injury after getting knocked to the ground on an errant pass. Thompson-Robinson was filling in for an injured Deshaun Watson. Watson is feared to have torn his Achilles.

Thompson-Robinson was escorted to the locker room for examination. Kevin Stefanski told the media he’d have an update on Thompson-Robinson’s injury on Monday. Quarterback Jameis Winston finished the game for the Browns. Winston was demoted to third-string quarterback earlier today.

Thompson-Robinson struggled against the Bengals. The quarterback struggled to throw the ball against the Bengals. Instead, he carved up the Bengals’ defense with his legs. 

Thompson-Robinson has experienced some bad hands in his short stint in Cleveland. Every time he gets a chance to play, injuries set him back. The second-year quarterback has played sparingly across five games. Hopefully, the quarterback will be ready to play for the rest of the season. The Browns will need him.

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Deshaun Watson injury vs Bengals: Latest news on Browns QB

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffers major achilles injury in game against the Cincinnati Bengals

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered an achilles injury during the Cincinnati Bengals game. Watson was carted off the field, he presumably tore his achilles and will be out for the season. Players from both teams crowded around Watson and wished him well before he was driven off.

Watson struggled in his first half against the Bengals. He was coming into his own near the end of the second quarter. Watson was evading pressure and making plays out of structure. He led the Browns into the Bengals’ side of the field before his injury.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson was promoted to the second string before the game.  The Browns shocked fans making Jameis Winston a healthy scratch. The move has worked well so far.

Thompson-Robinson delivered a beautiful back shoulder throw to Cedric Tillman which resulted in a defensive pass interference penalty in the end zone. The ball was placed at the one-yard line, and Nick Chubb scored his first touchdown of the season, four plays later. The Browns are losing to the Bengals 6-7 at the end of the first half.

Browns lose Elijah Moore in loss to Eagles

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore suffered a leg injury against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore suffered a leg injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Moore was injured during the waning minutes of the fourth quarter. He was tackled from behind and his legs buckled underneath him. Moore was able to walk off the field and into the medical tent.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that Moore suffered a shot to his ribs.

Moore had another quiet day on the Browns. Quarterback Deshaun Watson is struggling to deliver the football to his wide receivers. The Browns’ passing offense was non-existent for most of the game.  Watson threw the ball for 144 yards and took five sacks. Moore caught his one target for three yards.

Moore can be a valuable part of the offense, but without a quarterback to get him the ball, it’s impossible to tell how he’s playing. The Browns brought in Moore two seasons ago to boost their passing offense, but opportunities have evaded him.

Hopefully, Moore will be healthy for next week. The Browns play the Cincinnati Bengals next week.

Another offensive lineman carted off in Week 6

The Cleveland Browns’ starting center, Nick Harris, suffered a right leg injury against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Cleveland Browns’ starting center, Nick Harris, suffered a right ankle injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Harris injured his lower leg on a pile-up on third down. He was carted off the field with an air cast on his right leg. Harris was starting for an injured Ethan Pocic. 

Harris has suffered multiple season-ending injuries during his time with the Browns. The team selected Harris in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft. The team likes Harris as a player and teammate. The Browns traded for Harris before the season started after losing him in free agency. It’s regrettable how derailed his career has been by injuries. 

Starting right guard Michael Dunn is moving to center to replace Harris. Rookie guard Zak Zinter will step in as the right guard. The Browns starting right tackle made his return against the Eagles. Unfortunately, the Browns cannot avoid injuries on their offensive line. The Browns must get healthy to battle for a wild card spot.

Browns have four players exit Commanders’ game

Cleveland Browns starters Denzel Ward and Charlie Hughlett are ruled out against the Washington Commanders. Defensive starters Grant Delpit and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah are questionable to return.

Cleveland Browns lost a rash of starters during the third quarter against the Washington Commanders. Two two longtime starters were ruled out. Franchise cornerback Denzel Ward exited the game with a hamstring injury.  The Browns also lost their longest tenured player, long snapper, Charlie Hughlett with a rib injury.

Defensive stars Grant Delpit and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah walked to the locker room with medical trainers during the third quarter. They are questionable to return. The Browns have struggled to stay healthy during the start of the season.

Denzel Ward had a rough game against the Commanders. Ward was beat one time on a deep ball after Ward failed to gauge the ball’s distance and tried undercutting the long pass. Ward wasn’t aware of how good Jayden Daniels is. Daniels tested Ward during the second quarter and Ward almost intercepted the pass. A Commanders’ receiver broke up the pass at the catch point.

Hughlett has battled injuries all season. The Browns brought in long snapper Rex Sunahara during the preseason to give Hughlett time to recover. The Browns might bring back the local standout if Hughlett doesn’t recover.

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