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We don’t deserve Myles Garrett

He’ll go down as one of the best Browns to ever do it. Through ailment and all.

The Cleveland Browns have one of the best to ever do it in defensive end Myles Garrett.

Fresh off of an NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, Garrett has been back to working offensive tackles, including Pro Bowler Andrew Thomas on Sunday in the loss to the Giants. While Garrett did not come away with a sack, he was a constant presence in the backfield and in the face of Daniel Jones, whose timer was sped up exponentially by the perennial All-Pro.

On the day, Garrett tallied a massive nine total pressures, three hits on Jones, and six hurries. This led the entire NFL, excluding the teams playing on Monday Night Football.

The kicker? Garrett is playing through an injury that by all means is not minor. Set for an MRI on Monday, the Browns and Garrett are seeking out just how significant it is. Garrett disclosed last week that his injury is affecting both of his feet, potentially dating back to a childhood surgery.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski, however, has stated that Garrett is day-to-day and will likely continue to play through the injury as he has through three weeks. Garrett’s thoughts on where he stands with his injury and status on game day?:

“Wrap me up, tape me up. Let’s go.”

There is a reason Garrett is well-respected amongst his teammates as a team captain, as well as his peers around the NFL. There is a reason that every opposing offense has to alter their game plan to get the ball out lightning fast when they play the Browns. There is a reason that Garrett won NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Garrett is one-of-one and there will never be another like him. And the Browns are lucky to have him.

Another Browns starting offensive lineman may head to IR

And around, and around, and around, and around, and around…

(This story was updated to add new information.)

The Cleveland Browns lost more than just the football game to the New York Giants on Sunday. Offensive guard Wyatt Teller left the game with a knee injury among a flurry of players who headed to the MRI room.

Now, head coach Kevin Stefanksi has told the media that his veteran player will miss “multiple weeks” with his knee injury. The head coach did not rule the veteran guard out as a candidate to hit Injured Reserve, which would sideline Teller for at least four weeks.

After Teller went down, rookie Zak Zinter replaced him at right tackle. Teller was not the only offensive lineman to exit either as Jedrick Wills left the field of play in his first game back since Week 9 of the 2023 season.

By the end of the game, left guard Joel Bitonio was playing left tackle, center Ethan Pocic playing left guard, and backup center Nick Harris entering the game.

It is getting ugly up front for the Browns.

UPDATED: Teller has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL Sprain and is expected to miss four weeks (According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo).

The MRI machine is getting a workout in Berea

The MRI machine might overheat…

The Cleveland Browns are doing their best Oprah impersonation: “You get an MRI! You get an MRI! You get an MRI!”

After their loss to the New York Giants in monumentally disappointing fashion, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that a flurry of key players would be set for further testing on injuries. Chief among them? Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.

Garrett, who played through two foot injuries, also injured his groin in this game against the Giants. While the perennial All-Pro wants to play through the pain, it may be getting to much to bear for him.

He was not the only one, however. Three offensive linemen who have started games for the Browns this year will also get an MRI on Monday. Left tackle Jedrick Wills, who was playing well in his first game back this season, left the game after getting buckled under a Giants’ player. Wyatt Teller was also ruled out with a knee injury, and James Hudson III (even the swing tackle!) left with a shoulder injury that needs more testing.

Coming off of a year with extremely bad injury luck, the fortunes have not turned in the favor of the Browns. Hopefully the flurry of MRIs reveal nothing serious.

Giants’ Malik Nabers made impressive NFL history in Week 3

New York Giants rookie WR Malik Nabers continued to make impressive NFL history in Week 3 with a dominant performance against Cleveland.

The New York Giants got in the win column for the first time this season with their 21-15 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

They also got themselves etched into the NFL record books in the process.

Nine different Giants defenders recorded at least a half a sack in the game.

The Giants became the fourth team in NFL history to have that many in the same game since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic, joining the Buffalo Bills (Oct. 30, 2011), Dallas Cowboys (Sept. 29, 1985) and Kansas City Chiefs (Dec. 8, 1985).

Rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers had another impressive outing with eight catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns. He is making quite a name for himself here in the first three games of his NFL career.

From the NFL:

Nabers, who has 23 receptions for 271 yards and three touchdowns this season, is the first player in NFL history with at least 20 receptions and three touchdown catches in his first three career games.

Nabers’ 23 receptions are tied with Anquan Boldin (23 receptions in 2003) for the second-most receptions by a player in his first three career games in NFL history. Only Puka Nacua (30 receptions in 2023) had more.

Nabers, at 21 years and 56 days old, is the youngest wide receiver in NFL history with two touchdown receptions in a game, surpassing Mike Evans (21 years and 73 days old on Nov. 2, 2014).

This comes a week after Nabers became the youngest player in NFL history to record 10+ receptions, 100+ yards, and 1+ touchdowns in a single game.

Former Giants are also chiseling their names in the record books.

Safety Xavier McKinney, who signed with Green Bay via free agency in March, became the first player to record an interception in each of his first three games with a team since Cortland Finnegan of the St. Louis Rams in 2012.

And, of course, running back Saquon Barkley continues to shine. Barkley totaled 156 scrimmage yards (147 rushing, nine receiving) and two rushing touchdowns in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 15-12 win over the Saints in New Orleans.

Barkley also had 132 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in Week 1. He is the third player in the past 20 seasons with at least 125 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in two of his team’s first three games of a season, joining Tennessee’s Chris Johnson (2010) and Miami’s Raheem Mostert (2023).

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Giants vs. Browns Player of the Game: Malik Nabers

The New York Giants defeated the Cleveland Browns, 21-15, at Huntington Bank Field on Sunday and WR Malik Nabers is our Player of the Game.

The New York Giants defeated the Cleveland Browns, 21-15, at Huntington Bank Field on Sunday and rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is our Player of the Game.

The Giants are now 1-2 as they gain a win against a playoff team from last season. For the second week in a row, the offense scored three touchdowns, and the defense allowed under 20 points. While playoffs may not be in the future this season there are some clear bright spots for the future of this organization.

The biggest bright spot for Big Blue is Nabers. For the third straight week, he is the Player of the Game.

At this point, Nabers is far and away the Offensive Rookie of the Year. After finishing with eight catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns in this outing, the rookie now has 23 catches for 271 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season.

The LSU product dazzled in Week 3  with his elite ball skills, Mossing a defender on one errant pass and making a twirling grab in the end zone at the end of the first half to put the Giants up two scores.

Jones and Nabers appear to be forming an amazing connection and will look to continue it next week against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

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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.

Not done yet: Amari Cooper keeps the Browns alive

Amari Cooper catches his second touchdown of the game

After an incredibly fast start, the Cleveland Browns’ offense entered a long scoreless stretch, falling behind 21-7 early in the fourth quarter. Taking over near the 50-yard line, Cleveland orchestrated a five-play, 49-yard touchdown drive, capped off by a six-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson to receiver Amari Cooper — their second scoring connection of the day.

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The ground game showed its first signs of life with a 12-yard run from Jerome Ford and a 14-yard scramble from Watson. After the score, Watson connected with Jerry Jeudy for a two-point conversion, cutting the lead to six points with plenty of time left in the fourth quarter to make a comeback in this one.

It hasn’t been a pretty showing for the offense so far due to the disruptive Giants’ pass rush, but capitalizing on great field position has given them a chance to come out of Week 3 with a win against the 0-2 Giants.

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.