While the Cleveland Browns picked up a resounding victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, things didn’t go smoothly.
Severalmembers of the offensive line had to leave the game, including rookie right tackle Dawand Jones, who left the game with an apparent lower leg issue before returning.
Thelatest update on Jones as Week 10 preparations begin could spell disaster for the offense on Sunday.
Jonesdid not officially practice Wednesday following the Cardinals game.
This news comes after starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. was placed on the injured reserve list following an MCL injury in Week 9.
Even though it’s still early, it’s obvious that Jones is sick.
Not only is he dealing with a shoulder issue he suffered earlier this season, but he is now dealing with a knee injury as well, the team said.
Notsurprisingly, he was unable to attend the first meeting of the week.
This, however, raises serious concerns about the O-line this Sunday.
Theteam could find itself behind at both starting tackles, leaving Deshaun Watson — who has had his own shoulder issues for most of the season — without two of its top protectors.
This new offense couldn’t have come at a worse time as the Baltimore Ravens are up next.
Baltimorealready had success at the quarterback position when these teams met in Week 3, as the Ravens defenses posted 4.0 sacks and 8 QB hits, leading to a nightmare day for Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
There’sat least a chance that Cleveland will be forced to use backups James Hudson III and Geron Christian, who were just promoted from the practice squad, on Sunday.
This is far from ideal considering the divisional and playoff seeding odds.Hopefully Jones’ absence Wednesday is just a precautionary measure and he can participate in a limited practice Thursday.
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