Tag: Dawand Jones

Dawand Jones gets in social media spat with Cleveland media member

The offensive tackle clapped back at criticism laid at his feet

The Cleveland Browns are entering a reloading year in 2025, leaving many media members to question which pieces, like offensive tackle Dawand Jones, can be viably counted on.

One Cleveland media member, Adam the Bull, went on to question Jones’ commitment to football, including his challenges with his weight on the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show, and it did not go unnoticed by the Browns’ offensive tackle.

Adam the Bull seemed to take the comment in stride, challenging Jones to an accountability challenge. Jones, however, was not the only player to notice the comments on the show, as Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill also showed support for the offensive tackle.

Now facing his second surgery in as many seasons in the NFL, Jones looks to get to work this offseason to come back and prove to the Browns that he can be the guy at left tackle moving forward.

Dawand Jones takes to social media to give post-surgery update

Jones underwent successful surgery on his fractured fibula.

The Cleveland Browns lost another starting offensive lineman this week when left tackle Dawand Jones fractured his fibula against the New Orleans Saints.

He then underwent surgery on Wednesday after being placed on Injured Reserve and took to his personal Instagram to provide an update on how it went. In his post, Jones stated, “Surgery went well shoutout to Voos thanks everybody for the text messages, prayers, and uplifting comments… I’ll be back.”

Likely needing a new left tackle and right tackle this offseason, getting a healthy and improved Jones back on the field would help the Browns plug at least one of those needs. Drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft, Jones had a stellar rookie season before taking a step back this season.

For now, however, Jones is set for his second surgery recovery in as many years.

Browns re-sign familiar face to help with OL injury woes

The Browns have re-signed OT Geron Christian

The Cleveland Browns have re-signed offensive tackle Geron Christian after losing starting left tackle Dawand Jones for the season.

During their Week 11 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, Jones was carted off the field. He has since been diagnosed with a fractured fibula. Former first round pick Jedrick Wills also missed the game with a flare-up in his knee, and he did not return to practice to start this short week before facing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.

With James Hudson III still on Injured Reserve, the Browns are slated to start veteran Germain Ifedi at left tackle opposite Jack Conklin.

Christian took over as the starting left tackle a year ago after Wills suffered a season-ending injury against the Arizona Cardinals. He remained the Browns’ starting left tackle for the rest of the season. He better get ready fast because the Browns might need to throw him right back into the starting lineup if anything happens to Ifedi this week.

Steelers vs Browns injury update: Cleveland offensive line banged up this week

The Browns could be minus both of their starting OTs vs the Steelers.

When you play on a short week, injuries are always magnified because teams simply don’t have enough time to properly evaluate when players are hurt and how ready they are to play when the game comes three days early.

This week the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns draw the short straw with Thursday Night Football and for the Browns this could have significant implications on the outcome.

Last week against the New Orleans Saints, starting offensive tackles Jedrick Wills and Dawand Jones were both out. This week the Browns have to square up against T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig, so not having their starting offensive tackles gives Pittsburgh a huge advantage.

The Browns are also minus their top tackler. Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah went on IR with a neck injury.

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Browns suffer more devastating injury news in loss vs. Saints

The Browns have lost starting left tackle Dawand Jones for the season

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Dawand Jones is out for the season with a fractured ankle injury that will require surgery.

The Browns starting left tackle was carted off during the Week 11 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The injury occurred late in the first half when fellow offensive lineman Wyatt Teller accidentally fell on the back of his teammate’s ankle. Dawand Jones had an immediate reaction to the injury by taking his helmet off and showing no signs of getting up. With backup left tackle Jedrick Wills out with an injury, Cleveland was forced to rely on their third-string left tackle.

This is a huge disappointment for Cleveland, who is currently trying to develop players like Dawand Jones for the future. His current experience at left tackle is limited, and the Browns would’ve liked to find out if he can be a permanent solution for next season and so forth. Until Wills can return, Germain Ifedi is expected to be the Browns’ starting left tackle moving forward.

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.

Dawand Jones will continue starting at left tackle for the Browns

The Browns are sticking with the former Buckeye

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Dawand Jones will officially remain the starter at left tackle.

The Browns have begun shifting their focus toward the development of their younger drafted players. That trend only continues with the decision to start Dawand Jones over Jedrick Wills Jr. Jones recently got his first starting nod at left tackle, where he held his own against the Baltimore Ravens after Wills suffered another injury.

Even though he hasn’t been excellent at his new position, the coaches see enough potential to let Jones try and develop into a permanent left tackle solution.

Wills is most likely not a player that the franchise is expected to hold onto past his current contract. He still has the talent to be a solid tackle in the NFL, but his time in Cleveland is clearly dwindling. Developing a younger draft pick with high potential is currently the most important objective for the franchise.

Browns bench healthy Jedrick Wills for Dawand Jones vs. Chargers

The Browns have officially benched their former first round pick.

Dawand Jones got the start at left tackle last week for the Cleveland Browns against the Baltimore Ravens with Jedrick Wills missing the game due to an injury.

This week, however, the Browns are making a business decision. They are keeping Jones in as the starting left tackle and moving their former first round pick to the bench as they take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9.

Jones was a mainstay at left tackle a week ago, as the only sack that came from the left side of the line was a safety blitz that was not picked up due to a miscommunication. With both Jones and Conklin healthy, the Browns have decided to roll with the same offensive line that they started a week ago.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed this to Cleveland Browns Radio in the pregame show.

Can Jones stack on a successful outing a week ago and solidify himself as the left tackle of the future for the Browns? This sure would cross off a 2025 NFL Draft need from their list.

Jameis Winston has high praise for second-year OT Dawand Jones

The Browns quarterback thinks the former Buckeye can be one of the best in the game.

The Cleveland Browns started a new left tackle in Dawand Jones on Sunday, and his quarterback Jameis Winston has high praise for the second-year player.

After a challenging start to his sophomore season, Jones returned to the starting lineup in Week 8 at left tackle, filling in for the injured Jedrick Wills Jr. Winston praised Jones for his solid performance against the Ravens, telling Camryn Justice, “I knew he would be prepared and ready because he can, and probably will, be one of the best tackles this NFL has seen.”

Jones initially started the season at right tackle while Jack Conklin recovered from a knee injury. Following a few uneven games, he was benched upon Conklin’s return as he adjusted after his own offseason knee injury.

With question marks at premium offensive positions for 2025, another emergence from Jones could provide an answer and much-needed stability for the Browns in the offseason.

Browns potentially set to start their third different left tackle vs. Ravens

Dawand Jones might get the start at left tackle on Sunday

With left tackle Jedrick Wills missing his last two days of practice, the Cleveland Browns are preparing second-year player Dawand Jones to start at left tackle against the Baltimore Ravens.

With right tackle Jack Conklin back from injury, the Browns had benched Jones after an abysmal start to his sophomore season. Jones did play against the Cincinnati Bengals a week ago, however, as Conklin left the game. If Wills cannot go, it will be Jones and Conklin manning the tackle posts.

The issue then lies at who will come on the field if either Jones or Conklin go down with an injury as they both have missed time this year after returning from season-enders one year ago. The usual swing tackle, James Hudson III, is already on Injured Reserve with a shoulder injury.

If Wills is out and Jones starts, that leaves Germain Ifedi as the swing tackle in this game against the juggernaut Ravens.

I mean, it could not get any worse right?