Watching return specialist Jakeem Grant Sr. go down on the opening kickoff in the preseason finale between the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs was heartbreaking. Just a year removed from a season-ending Achilles tear, Grant Sr. will once again be sidelined for the whole year as he suffered a ruptured patellar tendon on the opening kickoff of Saturday’s matchup.
Unfortunately, as the Browns look to cut their roster down from 90 to 53, this means Grant Sr. is likely to be waived with an injury settlement. Now 30 years old with back-to-back season-ending injuries, this might be the end of the road for the 2022 All-Pro returnman.
The return specialist was carted off on the opening kickoff.
The Cleveland Browns have suffered what looks to be a serious injury on the opening kickoff as return specialist Jakeem Grant Sr. was carted off the field. Grant Sr. did not play for the Browns a year ago after popping his Achilles in training camp a year ago and had been rumored to have a good chance to make the roster.
Grant Sr. has been ruled out for the game with a knee injury.
As this is the last year of Grant’s contract, look for the Browns to waive him with an injury designation.
Which players need to perform the best on Saturday?
It has been a fun preseason for the Cleveland Browns who have already played three having beat the New York Jets in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game. The team still lacks a lot of answers at the running back position behind Nick Chubb. Jordan Wilkins has the best chance to earn a roster spot in Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs as the team searches for playable running backs.
The linebacker room has the most questions with young players and special teams contributors. Could the Browns keep multiple undrafted free agents to make the final 53-man roster?
Here’s a look at the five players with the most to gain from a positive appearance in the final preseason game.
W’ere looking at an updated Baltimore #Ravens’ 90-man roster for preseason Week 2 vs. Commanders via @Thacover2NFL
The Ravens are going to play two games in the next six days when they battle the Commanders on Monday night, and then the Buccaneers on Saturday night to wrap up the preseason.
The 53-man roster is starting to take shape, and with the starters likely to sit, this week provides a perfect opportunity for players at key positions to jump on or off the roster bubble.
With kickoff schedule for 8:00 PM on ESPN, we’re providing an updated 90-man roster aver a slew of moves.
Do you need a hilarious laugh today? Take a look at this image (courtesy of Abby Mueller) of the biggest player on the Cleveland Browns, offensive tackle Dawand Jones, standing next to the smallest man on the roster in wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr.
Jones is listed at a massive 6-foot-8 and 374 pounds, while the tiny Grant Sr. is listed at 5-foot-6 and 161 pounds. It truly is the tale of two players who somehow play the same sport.
We’re looking at who’s stock is rising and who’s stock is declining entering the final week of the 2023 preseason for the Philadelphia #Eagles
The Eagles and Browns played to an 18-18 tie at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night, and the Birds will now pivot towards the final week of the preseason.
Philadelphia will hold one joint practice with Indianapolis before a Thursday night preseason finale.
With the regular season fast approaching, we’re looking at who’s stock is up and who’s stock is down heading into the final week of the preseason.
We’re looking at the best photos from the Philadelphia #Eagles 18-18 tie with the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the preseason
Preseason games don’t count for a reason, and as the Eagles pick up the pieces from a sloppy, injury-filled 18-18 tie with the Browns, there were some positive moments.
With Philadelphia off on Friday and set for a joint practice with the Colts next week, we’re looking at the best photos from Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
When the Cleveland Browns and veteran return man Jakeem Grants Sr. agreed to a restructured contract his chances of getting cut were high. An aging player coming off of an Achilles tear it seemed like with the additions of more talent at wide receiver Grant Sr. would find his way off the team.
Fast forward a couple of months with an injury to Jaelon Darden and the medical condition of Marquise Goodwin there is a major need in the group. More speed, they need more players that have elite speed to help stretch the field vertically for the rest of the offense.
The team clearly was expecting Marquise Goodwin to be the guy to fill this role as he excels at it but a couple weeks from the season we have no idea if he will play this year. With Jaelon Darden out with an injury, Jakeem Grant seems to be getting healthier by the day.
And he has yet to dress in the preseason, resting with the starters.
On an earlier episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Cleveland dot com’s Dan Labbe talked about how Grant has looked and the reps he is receiving in camp. He spoke about how Grant is now getting the vast majority of both punt and kick return reps in camp.
It seems the more that camp goes on with Grant getting healthier and taking more reps that if Goodwin doesn’t return he will take that final roster spot.
Takeaways and observations from Philadelphia #Eagles 18-18 tie with Cleveland Browns in preseason matchup
Tanner McKee played with poise down the stretch and Sean Desai’s revamped defense showed grit while holding Cleveland to just one touchdown on the night.
The Eagles were outgained in yards and time of possessions, but used some late minute efficiency to finish their preseason matchup agaisnt the Browns with an 18-18 tie.
The Philadelphia defense allowed 21 first downs, but held Cleveland to 10-22 on third downs and 399 total yards while playing nearly 90 snaps.
With the team off on Friday, here are takeaways and observations from Thursday’s contest.
