Browns Injury Update
Browns Running Back Dylan Sampson Ruled Out With Knee Injury Against Jaguars
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Sampson initially walked to the locker room under his own power and later attempted to warm up on the sideline before returning to the locker room and being ruled out.
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Sampson’s versatility had been especially valuable in the passing game: as a rookie, he caught 33 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns on 40 targets.
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Cleveland’s rushing attack struggled beyond Sampson’s injury, producing 87 yards on 22 carries; Quinshon Judkins had 33 yards on 12 attempts, while quarterback Deshaun Watson led the team with 38 rushing yards on six carries.
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Judkins was playing his first regular-season game since fracturing his right fibula and dislocating his ankle late the previous season; he also contributed two catches for 17 yards against Jacksonville.
Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson suffered a left-knee injury in the first quarter of the team's 34-10 season-opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and was ruled out for the remainder of the game Cleveland.com. Sampson, a fourth-round pick who caught 33 passes as a rookie, later appeared on crutches wearing a knee brace and NBC Sports reported the team has since placed him on injured reserve for at least four weeks.
How the Injury Unfolded During Jacksonville Game
Sampson walked to the locker room under his own power after the first-quarter injury Cleveland.com. He initially attempted to warm up on the sideline but returned to the locker room and was ruled out. Before leaving the game, Sampson had no offensive touches but returned two kickoffs for 64 yards.
Sampson's Value in Cleveland's Passing Attack
As a rookie, Sampson caught 33 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns on 40 targets NBC Sports. His versatility in the passing game made him a key piece for the Browns' offense. The injury removes a reliable option for quarterback Deshaun Watson in short-yardage and third-down situations.
Browns' Ground Game Struggles Without Sampson
Cleveland's rushing attack produced just 87 yards on 22 carries against Jacksonville Cleveland.com. Quinshon Judkins, playing his first regular-season game since fracturing his right fibula late last season, managed 33 yards on 12 attempts. Quarterback Deshaun Watson led the team with 38 rushing yards on six carries.
Judkins Steps Up as Sampson Sidelined
With Sampson out, Quinshon Judkins took over backup duties and is expected to assume the role if Sampson misses additional time NBC Sports. Judkins also contributed two catches for 17 yards against Jacksonville. The Browns signed running back Jaleel McLaughlin to the 53-man roster to add depth at the position.
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