Tag: Jedrick Wills Jr.

Browns release statement after Jedrick Wills Jr. ruled out for the season

The top 10 pick joins a long list of players out for the year

When the Cleveland Browns placed left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. on injured reserve last month they believed it would not be a season-ending injury. On Monday, that changed when the team announced he had undergone knee surgery that would sideline him for the remainder of the season.

This was a big year for Wills as next year is the last year of his rookie contract as he will play on the fifth-year option. Though he has a slow start this year he was playing some of the best football of his career when he went down.

On the same day, the team released a statement saying that the surgery was successful and they believe he will make a full recovery for the 2024 season. Now the Browns must decide if they will extend Wills or let his fifth-year option play out. The team could extend him thinking his strong play to end his season could be a sign he is figuring it all out.

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Veteran Geron Christian Sr. should remain Browns’ left tackle with Jedrick Wills Jr. out

Geron Christan Sr. should start over James Hudson III when Dawand Jones returns

One of the things that jumped out the most while watching the All-22 of the Browns’ win on Sunday was how well veteran left tackle Geron Christian Sr. played. With both Jedrick Wills Jr. out, as well as rookie right tackle Dawand Jones, it was up in the air who would start at the tackle position.

When Dawand Jones returns from injury the team should not put James Hudson III at left tackle and should keep Christian at the position until Wills returns. It was by no means perfect in Baltimore and Christian did allow a sack but he was by no means a liability against a pretty solid Ravens pass rush.

It will be a big test this week against the Steelers with Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt being on a whole other level than Baltimore’s rushers. Cleveland has shown that the next-man-up mentality is working for them as they haven’t allowed injuries to slow them down overall.

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Browns will be without their top three offensive tackles vs. Ravens

The depth at tackle will really be tested on Sunday

Already without right tackle Jack Conklin for the rest of the season, Cleveland placed left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. on IR this week. Rookie Dawand Jones, who had been playing well at right tackle, has now been ruled out for Sunday’s showdown against the Ravens.

The Brownso are going against one of the best defenses and pass rushes in Baltimore, needing a big win and hopefully stealing it on the road. That leaves James Hudson III and multiple other players who have been added via practice squads, with not many high-end players left to step in.

Hudson struggled mightily in camp, as well as the preseason, and the idea of him starting at left tackle doesn’t elicit much confidence. But an idea tossed out on social media by the OBR’s Andrew Spayde makes a ton of sense to me.

He suggested that Cleveland could move left guard Joel Bitonio to left tackle, put rookie Luke Wypler at left guard, and have Hudson at right tackle. Bitonio has made it clear in the past that he didn’t want a permanent move to left tackle but has played a couple of games as a left tackle when the team was in a bind – something he could do again.

Luke Wypler played decent at left guard in the preseason and when Hudson III played well in meaningful games it was at right tackle. Bitonio played two games at left tackle in 2021 and received overall grades of 91.5 and 82.6 from PFF, so this could be the best option for the Browns.

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Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr. carted off in air cast vs. Cardinals

Cleveland Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr. leaves Cardinals game with a severe leg injury.

Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. left the Week 9 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Browns with an air cast on his leg. Wills had the back of his leg rolled up during a tackle and went to the ground immediately in pain. Wills exited the game earlier with a knee injury and decided to return and finish out the game.

This is very saddening news for Wills who is playing in the final year of his contract. The much-maligned tackle was playing at a high level this season. His injury could cost him a lot during contract negotiations.

Wills will mark the third offensive starter the Browns have lost to injury for the season. Fellow tackle Jack Conklin Jr. and star running back Nick Chubb were injured at the start of the season. The Browns will need to dig deep to find an acceptable replacement for Wills. Backup swing tackle James Hudson III has replaced him in this game.

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Browns lose Jedrick Wills Jr. vs. Cardinals with knee injury; questionable to return

Cleveland Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr. left the game against the Cardinals with a knee injury. He is questionable to return.

Left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. left the Week 9 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns during the second quarter. The lineman injured his knee on a pass play where he got tangled with a defender. He walked off the field under his own power and immediately headed to the medical tent before walking into the locker room a minute before halftime began. Wills is questionable to return.

Wills had a streaky performance today, dominating his opponent for most of the game. Earlier in the game, he was called for a holding penalty on a Deshaun Watson scramble that caused the drive to stall. Hopefully, he can return after halftime.

The Browns have replaced Wills with backup swing tackle James Hudson III. Hudson is a stalwart backup and the offense should have no problem against the Cardinals with him playing. The Browns marched down the field to kick a field goal in Hudson’s only drive. The team is currently leading the Cardinals 13-0.

UPDATE: Wills is back on the field for the Browns.

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Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr. looks good to go vs. Seahawks

The Browns left tackle looks ready to play the Seahawks

It has been a nice couple of games for the left tackle of the Cleveland Browns, Jedrick Wills Jr., since the bye week. He has been playing hard, finishing plays, and showing flashes of the player Cleveland thinks he can be. Then during Thursday’s practice, he suffered an ankle/foot injury that left him questionable for this week against the Seattle Seahawks. However, he is active in this one.

This morning he took the field to give it a try and according to Mary Kay Cabot, offensive line coach Bill Callahan gave Andrew Berry a smile and a thumbs-up. Wills Jr. will be active today and it’s a big break for Cleveland because playing James Hudson III would have been a tough watch.

Hopefully, Wills Jr. isn’t playing limited and can continue his hot streak of play and keep P.J. Walker clean today. The Browns will need every break they can get in one of the league’s toughest places to play as they look to extend their winning streak to three.

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Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr. listed as questionable vs. Seahawks

The starting left tackle is questionable.

The Cleveland Browns are looking to extend their winning streak to three as they head for the West Coast to take on Seattle. According to Cleveland.com reporter Mary Kay Cabot, starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. will be questionable for the game after hurting his foot and ankle.

It was a big struggle for Wills to start the season, but his past two games have been pretty good as he’s shown high effort and athleticism. His absence would be felt.

If he can’t go, the team will likely turn to James Hudson III, who is a clear downgrade. Hudson struggled during the preseason without the ability to truly anchor the end of the offensive line. He has shown flashes from time to time, but with Wills playing better lately, Hudson would be a drop-off. Overall Hudson will be ready to go with Bill Callahan preparing him, but it might not be enough.

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Updated Ravens’ 90-man roster for preseason Week 2 vs. Commanders

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.

Eagles stock watch: Who’s up, who’s down heading into final week of preseason?

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.

Eagles snap count vs. Browns: Breakdown, observations from preseason Week 2

Here’s a look at the snap count and playing time from the Philadelphia #Eagles’ 18-18 tie with the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the preseason

The Eagles and Browns took part in an ugly-fest on Thursday night, with both teams scoring 11 combined points at the half.

Things picked up when Tanner McKee entered the game, while Sean DeSai’s defense was solid allowing just one touchdown on the night.

With Philadelphia off on Friday, here’s the snap count and observations from the 18-18 tie.