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Browns S Rodney McLeod exits, returns Commanders game with a cut face

Cleveland Browns starting safety Rodney McLeod Jr. left the game against the Washington Commanders with a face laceration

Cleveland Browns starting safety Rodney McLeod Jr. left the game against the Washington Commanders with a face laceration. He is questionable to return. Ronnie Hickman has stepped in as the deep safety to face the Commander’s prolific passing attack.

The Browns are vulnerable at deep safety. Starting free safety Juan Thornhill suffered a calf injury after the first game, and was placed on injured reserve during Week 2 of the season. He is able to return after next week.

McLeod and Hickman have stepped in for Thornhill, but they’re having a limited impact. McLeod is a 13-year veteran and his experience helps the Browns pre-snap, but he no longer has the athleticism to patrol the deep middle of the field. Hickman is inexperienced and is constantly caught between assignments.

The Browns need McLeod’s experience to help limit the Commanders’ explosive passing attack.

He came back into the game afterward being treated on the sideline.

Another DE exits with an injury

Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo exited the game against the Washington Commanders and is being evaluated for a concussion.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo exited the game against the Washington Commanders. Okoronkwo was seen walking to the locker rooms with trainers during the two-minute warning. Okoronkwo is being evaluated for a concussion.

The Browns are thin at the defensive end position. Reigning defensive player of the year, Myles Garrett is battling lower leg injuries. They lost third-year defensive end Alex Wright for the season earlier this week.  Okoronkwo is the Browns’ designated pass rusher, but he’s getting more and more playing time after the rash of injuries.

Okoronkwo is a very good pass rusher, but he struggles to sustain his gap in the run game. The Browns need the veteran defensive end healthy as they near the end of their bench. The Browns’ defense has been pitiful this season due to their inability to win in the trenches.  The Browns must create a better pass rush for their defense to improve. They need Okoronkwo for that.

Starting CB enters the concussion protocol after exiting vs. Raiders

The Browns lost another starter at the end of the game and his status is now up in the air.

Cleveland Browns starting cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. exited the game against the Las Vegas Raiders in the waning minutes of an embarrassing loss.

Emerson was slow to get up and walked to the medical tent with a gaggle of trainers to the medical tent. Emerson was deemed to be in the concussion protocol by head coach Kevin Stefanski after the game.

Emerson had a very rough game against the Raiders. Emerson gave massive cushions to Raiders’ receivers and they gladly ate up the free yards.  Emerson was torched multiple times by Raiders’ receiver Tre Tucker. 

The Browns juggled their cornerbacks to replace Emerson. Slot cornerback Greg Newsome II kicked outside. Backup cornerback Cameron Mitchell replaced Newsome in the slot. Mitchell has played well in his limited time as Brown. He plays with a lot of physicality and he fits the demeanor of the defense.

The Browns have suffered a rash of injuries against the Raiders. The Browns lost starting center Ethan Pocic in the first quarter. Linebacker Jordan Hicks left the game with an injury but eventually came back in.

Another starter exits Raiders game with an injury

Cleveland Browns starting linebacker Jordan Hicks exited the game against the Raiders with an elbow injury. He is questionable to return.

Cleveland Browns starting linebacker Jordan Hicks exited the game against the Raiders with an elbow injury. Hicks was injured while attempting a tackle during the first quarter. Hicks was slow to get up and immediately went to the medical tent for examination. Hicks went to the locker room shortly after. He is questionable to return. 

Browns backup linebackers Devin Bush and Winston Reid have replaced Hicks in the game. Bush is a longtime veteran who will help shoulder the load for the Browns’ defense. Reid is an undrafted free agent and a special teams ace.

The Cleveland Browns were bitten by the injury bug to start the season. The Browns’ offensive line is extremely battered. They lost starting center Ethan Pocic earlier in the game. The Browns’ defense hasn’t been unscathed. Star Myles Garrett is battling through a host of lower leg injuries. The Browns must get healthy to stay competitive over the rest of the season.

Browns lose yet another staring offensive lineman to injury vs. Raiders

Cleveland Browns starting center Ethan Pocic exited the Las Vegas Raiders game with an ankle injury. He is questionable to return.

Cleveland Browns starting center Ethan Pocic injured his ankle during the extra point at the end of the opening drive against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Pocic walked to the locker room with trainers near the end of the first quarter. He is questionable to return.

Nick Harris replaced Pocic to start the second drive. Harris played center last week after the Browns shifted Pocic and Joel Bitonio to left guard and left tackle respectively. The Browns’ offensive line has been plagued with injuries. 

Their projected starters have yet to play a down together this season. The team put Pro Bowler Wyatt Teller on the injured reserve list. The Browns are starting rookie Zak Zinter in his place. The Browns must get healthy in the trenches. 

The Browns offense started hot against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Browns have scored on their first two drives. The Browns are leading the Raiders 10-0 at the end of the first quarter.

Browns: Myles Garrett leaves Giants game for second time before returning

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett exited the game against the New York Giants with a limp

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett exited the game against the New York Giants with a limp. Garrett was injured during the fourth quarter. Garrett stayed down for a few moments as the stadium chanted his name. Garrett then limped to the medical tent. Garrett is questionable to return.

The reigning defensive player of the year exited the game earlier with a calf injury in the second quarter but returned later. Garrett is battling two foot injuries. Garrett told reporters the injuries stem from a surgery he had in his childhood. Garrett is trying to play through the feet injuries but hasn’t ruled out surgery.

Garrett is defending his title as defensive player of the year. Garrett has two strip sacks so far this season. The defensive end hasn’t been able to take down Giants’ quarterback Daniel Jones so far this game, but he’s pressured him all game. Myles Garrett has returned to the game. The Browns are currently losing to the Giants 15-21 with five minutes left in the fourth quarter.

LT Jedrick Wills Jr. exits with knee injury in first game back vs. Giants

Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. exited the game against the New York Giants with a knee injury

Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. exited the game against the New York Giants with a knee injury. Wills injured his knee during the third quarter when a Giants player whipped into the back of Wills’ legs. Wills returned for the first time this season after suffering an MCL tear last season.

Starting left guard Joel Bitonio replaced Wills at left tackle. Starting center Ethan Pocic replaced Joel Bitonio at left guard. Backup center Nick Harris replaced Pocic in the lineup. The Browns offensive line have suffered a lot of injuries during the game. Starting right guard Wyatt Teller was ruled out with a knee injury earlier in the third quarter.

The Browns desperately need offensive line help against the Giants. The Giants defense have pressured the Browns offense all game. The Browns have not generated any offense against the Giants because of it.

The Cleveland Browns are currently losing to the New York Giants 7-21. The Browns are still in the game, but time is quickly running out for them.

RG Wyatt Teller ruled out of Giants game with knee injury

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller exited the game against the New York Giants with a knee injury.

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller exited the game against the New York Giants with a knee injury. Teller headed to the medical tent after the start of the second half. Teller was slow to get up after Dustin Hopkins’ missed field goal attempt. Teller was able to jog to the sideline once he got up. Teller has been ruled out with a knee injury.

Third-round pick Zak Zinter replaced Teller on the field. Zinter has played in jumbo personnel this season, but this will be his first time at guard. The Browns desperately need offensive line help against the Giants. The Giants defense have pressured the Browns offense all game. The Browns have not generated any offense against the Giants because of it.

The Cleveland Browns are currently losing to the New York Giants 7-21. The Browns are still in the game, but time is quickly running out for them.

Browns get one offensive tackle back but lose another one vs. Giants

Cleveland Browns right tackle Dawand Jones did not take the field to start the second half against the New York Giants.

Cleveland Browns right tackle Dawand Jones did not take the field to start the second half against the New York Giants. Jones was injured when Brian Burns strip sacked Deshaun Watson during the two-minute drill. The Giants recovered the fumble inside the Browns’ territory and immediately scored a touchdown to end the half. Swing tackle James Hudson III replaced Jones at the start of the half. 

Jones battled a sore knee in practice this week. Jones suffered a season ending knee injury last year. Jones is standing on the sideline and is questionable to return.

The Browns need the offensive tackle back on the field. The line is getting destroyed against the Giants. The Giants are getting pressure on every Deshaun Watson passing attempt. The quarterback is not making it easy for the lineman by holding onto the ball for too long.

The Browns must get their offense in order during the second half of the game. They are losing 7-21 against the New York Giants and have been unable to generate positive plays. The Browns are still in the game, but time is running down.

Dawand Jones returned to the game.

Myles Garrett exits and re-enters Giants game after injuring calf

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett left the game against the New York Giants with a calf injury.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett left the game against the New York Giants during the second quarter. Garret went to the medical tent for a brief moment before exiting for the sideline. Garrett has a calf injury and is questionable to return. Garrett injured his calf when Giants’ offensive tackle, Andrew Thomas, jumped on Garrett’s back during a pass attempt. Thomas was called for a hold on the play.

The reigning defensive player of the year is battling two foot injuries. Garrett told reporters the injuries stem from a surgery he had in his childhood. Garrett is trying to play through the injury but hasn’t ruled out surgery.

Garrett is trying to repeat as the defensive player of the year. He has two sacks and two forced fumbles on the season. Garrett has returned to the Giants game as a third-down pass rusher. The Cleveland Browns are currently losing to the Giants 7-14. The Browns defense will need to step up to help the team win.