Mason Graham Injury
Cleveland Browns Defensive Tackle Mason Graham Exits Game With Apparent Leg Injury
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Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols cleared concussion protocol and was available against Cleveland; Pittsburgh also added practice-squad cornerback Doneiko Slaughter for depth after trading Joey Porter Jr. Ramsey was set to start in the slot.
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With Elgton Jenkins out, Luke Wypler was set to start at center for Cleveland, while Parker Brailsford would be active for the first time as the backup center.
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Mason Graham’s four sacks were tied for second-most in the NFL with Houston’s Will Anderson Jr. at the time of the report.
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Steelers left guard Mason McCormick was identified as a potential offensive x-factor: he had helped Pittsburgh create running lanes with combo blocks against Cincinnati’s Dexter Lawrence, and the article argued that Cleveland’s defensive line had struggled against Carolina’s offensive line the prior week.
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham, the team's 2025 first-round pick, left Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter with an apparent left-leg injury USA Today. Graham, who had recorded four sacks in three games this season — tied for second-most in the NFL — remained on the ground for several minutes before being evaluated by the team's medical staff Yahoo Sports.
Graham's Sack Pace Ranks Among NFL's Best
Graham entered the contest tied for the second-most sacks in the league with just three games played. The 2025 first-round pick had emerged as a standout pass rusher for Cleveland's defense Yahoo Sports. His early-season production ranked him alongside Houston's Will Anderson Jr. in the sack rankings Clutch Points.
Steelers Address Secondary After Porter Trade
Pittsburgh dealt cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys, receiving a 2027 sixth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick Clutch Points. The Steelers added practice-squad cornerback Doneiko Slaughter for depth and activated Brandin Echols, who cleared concussion protocol PennLive.
Star cornerback Jalen Ramsey played despite a broken wrist and started in the slot position PennLive. The trade addressed Dallas's weak secondary while forcing Pittsburgh to lean on depth options.
Cleveland's Center Situation Tests O-Line Depth
The Browns started the game without starting center Elgton Jenkins, forcing Luke Wypler to start at the position. Parker Brailsford was active for the first time as the backup center USA Today. Tyson Campbell returned to the lineup after missing time.
Steelers' Running Back and Offensive Line Matchups
Pittsburgh elevated running back Lew Nichols from the practice squad for the short-week divisional matchup Yahoo Sports. Left guard Mason McCormick was identified as an offensive weapon — his combo blocks had created running lanes against Cincinnati's defense the previous week PennLive.
Cleveland's defensive line had struggled containing Carolina's offensive line in the prior week, potentially giving Pittsburgh's running game an edge. The Steelers were missing defensive tackle Yahya Black's availability status from earlier reports PennLive.
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