Browns Injury Report: Ethan Pocic misses practice, joins Jack Conklin, Denzel Ward

Ethan Pocic joins the list of starters out of practice on Thursday

The Cleveland Browns have been without cornerback Denzel Ward and offensive tackle Jack Conklin all week after getting hurt in the 24-10 win against the Washington Commanders. Now as they look to close their season out on a high note against the Pittsburgh Steelers, another starting offensive lineman has joined the newly-extended Conklin on the sideline as center Ethan Pocic has missed Thursday’s practice with an illness.

All-in-all, six players missed practice while two were limited for the Browns on Thursday. Here is the full list of players who appeared on the injury report for the Browns as they prepare to take on the Steelers in this Week 18 showdown.

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Browns Injury Report: Denzel Ward, Jack Conklin miss practice during Steelers week

The Browns were without two starters in Wednesday’s practice.

The Cleveland Browns are coming off of a high after a second half beatdown against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Sitting at 7-9 on the season, the Browns are looking to end the season on a two-game win streak and a 5-2 run after starting the season 3-7. As the Pittsburgh Steelers and an opportunity to play spoilers yet again approaches, the Browns were without two starters in cornerback Denzel Ward and offensive tackle Jack Conklin in Wednesday’s practice.

They were not the only players who missed practice for the Browns, however. Here is the full list of players who did not take the field during Wednesday’s practice as the Steelers approach.

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Browns could be without Denzel Ward, Jack Conklin vs. Steelers

The Browns have the status of two starters up in the air this week against the Steelers

The Cleveland Browns got a great output from Denzel Ward against the Washington Commanders. On the day, Ward was targeted just once, coming away with an interception off of quarterback Carson Wentz. The Browns, however, may now be without him as they close the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ward is not the only starter who enters the final week banged up as right tackle Jack Conklin also has his status up in the air as well.

Fresh off of an extension and a season full of health, this is the last thing the Browns and Conklin want to see. Can they both suit up to end the season on a high note? Keep your eyes peeled for the weekly injury reports.

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4 Downs: Deshaun Watson finally clicks, Grant Delpit has career day vs. Commanders

What stood out from this Week 17 win?

The Cleveland Browns have racked up their seventh win on the season as they defeat the Washington Commanders by a score of 24-10. After trailing 7-3 heading into halftime, the Browns outscored Washington by a score of 21-3 on their own turf. Finally finding success from their quarterback Deshaun Watson, and getting a big day from safety Grant Delpit, the now 7-9 Browns look to close the season with another win next week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Browns will still wait to hear about the injury to right tackle Jack Conklin but otherwise left healthy against the Commanders. Taking a look at this game for another edition of 4 Downs, what stood out the most in this Week 17 victory over the Commanders?

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Browns Injury Alert: RT Jack Conklin questionable to return with ankle injury

The Browns may be without their RT the rest of the way out.

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The Cleveland Browns have now inserted James Hudson in at right tackle as Jack Conklin has limped off with an ankle injury. Fresh off of a four-year extension, Conklin is questionable to return today against the Washington Commanders. Up 17-10 with six minutes to go in the game, the Browns will lean on Hudson and the rest of the offensive line to grind this game away in the nation’s capital.

This is the first time Conklin has suffered an injury in 2022 after returning to the lineup in Week 3 for the Browns. As he is in Cleveland for at least two more seasons, one can hope that Conklin’s health can continue to trend in the right direction.

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Browns Injury report: Jedrick Wills misses second practice, James Hudson could start vs. Commanders

The Browns are trending toward a week without Jedrick Wills

The second injury report of the week has come out for the Cleveland Browns as they prepare for the Washington Commanders. On paper, they should be in line for their seventh win of the season, but the game is not played on paper as they still have to go out and take care of business in D.C. They may, however, be without their starting left tackle as Jedrick Wills has missed his second practice in as many days. If he cannot go, second-year player James Hudson would be in line for the start for the Browns.

Here is the full list of players who missed practice or were limited Thursday for the Browns.

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Looking at the details of the Jack Conklin contract extension

The details of Jack Conklin’s new deal have been released.

Christmas came early for right tackle Jack Conklin and his family as he received a new four-year extension worth $60 million from the Cleveland Browns before their game against the New Orleans Saints. Returning from his injured 2021 campaign and playing well, the Browns have created a window where they can maintain the same offensive line at least two years into the future.

He has stated Cleveland is his home, which is why he did not try to break the bank in free agency, signing before the offseason as well. The details have come out on Conklin’s deal as well, so we take a look at those here to break down the new contract of the Cleveland right tackle.

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T Jack Conklin on signing extension before free agency: ‘This is home for us’

Jack Conklin spoke on his extension today.

Just before Saturday’s loss against the New Orleans Saints, the Cleveland Browns and right tackle Jack Conklin agreed to a four-year extension. Conklin will net about $15 million per season, and received $31 million in guaranteed money. This buys Conklin at least two more seasons in Cleveland.

Asked about it today, Conklin had this to say:

“Really, this is home for us. This is where we want to raise our kids. When it came down to it, we didn’t really want to have to go to free agency and take the chance of having to move. I love this organization, this town and the fans. My family feels at home here. This really, exactly like you said, is where we want to make our home forever, and I am happy I get to be here for the next four years and keep on playing for the Browns.”

Conklin certainly could have netted more money if he hit the open market, signing just the 20th-highest-paid tackle deal in the NFL. That number will certainly go up as well, as the market is going to get reset by those cashing in this offseason.

This speaks highly of Conklin and how he feels about this organization and the city.

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Browns maintain continuity upfront by inking Jack Conklin to big extension

The Browns maintain continuity upfront and ink a new deal with their right tackle

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The Cleveland Browns and Jack Conklin have struck a deal to keep the right tackle in the brown and orange uniform for four more years. Set to hit free agency after this season, Conklin has inked an extension that will guarantee him $31 million with an average of $15 million per year with the Browns.

James Hudson has not quite displayed the readiness to be a full-time tackle, so this deal makes a great deal of sense for the Browns. Conklin will be just the sixth-highest-paid right tackle, and 20th-highest-paid offensive tackle in general. And this is before free agency where those numbers will drop. Now they just need to extend Pro Bowl snub Ethan Pocic to retain every member of their offensive line in 2023.

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Former Michigan State walk-on Jack Conklin signs 4-year, $60-million extension with the Cleveland Browns

Jack Conklin signs 4-year, $60-million extension with the Cleveland Browns

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Michigan State football walk-on and current Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin is signing a major contract extension to stay in Cleveland.

Conklin reportedly agreed to a four-year, $60-million extension today, that includes $31-million guaranteed. This is just another amazing chapter in one of the biggest success stories in MSU football history.

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