Dude, this is brutal news coming out of Cleveland for the Browns. Defensive end Alex Wright, a young player everyone was hyped about, got carted off the field during practice against the Buffalo Bills after an injury in one-on-one drills. Turns out it’s the absolute worst-case scenario: a ruptured Achilles that will sideline him for the entire 2026 season. Seriously, that’s just a gut punch for the team and the player.
A Crushing Blow After a Big Offseason
ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news, reporting that Wright is officially on Injured Reserve. This is just devastating, especially since the 25-year-old edge rusher had just signed a three-year, $33 million deal this offseason. He was coming off a career year in 2025, playing 14 games and racking up personal bests with 5.5 sacks, 37 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and nine quarterback hits. He was totally poised for another monster season. Now? It’s a long, tough road to recovery from a torn Achilles. What a complete nightmare.
Cleveland’s Edge Rush Is Scrambling
This injury leaves a massive hole. The Browns were already looking into adding more edge rushers, and this news just cranks that urgency up to 11. They’ve signed former first-round pick DE Derek Barnett, and he’ll be working with Jared Verse and the other depth guys on the roster. But losing a key player like Wright, who was set for a huge role, means they probably need even more help than just Barnett. This is a brutal blow for Cleveland’s defensive line, and it means their plans for the 2026 season just got thrown into disarray right at the start.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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