The Browns might get Quinshon Judkins back for their Week 6 game against the Ravens, but that’s a big ‘might’ after his ankle injury Sunday. Head coach Todd Monken told reporters Monday that Judkins is considered day-to-day, but anyone who saw him in a walking boot leaving MetLife Stadium knows this isn’t exactly ideal news for a team looking to turn things around.
Walking Boot, Day-to-Day: The Latest on Judkins’ Ankle
Judkins picked up that ankle injury during Sunday’s tough 17-12 loss to the Jets. Seeing him hobble out in a walking boot definitely raised some alarms, so Monken’s “day-to-day” update is supposed to be reassuring. Still, a walking boot isn’t just a fashion statement. It’s a clear sign of an injury that needs serious attention, especially when you are looking at a critical divisional matchup. Linebacker Carson Schwesinger is also in the same boat, literally, as he too wore a boot out of the stadium and is considered day-to-day.
The Numbers Tell a Tough Story So Far
This ankle injury hits right when Judkins was already in the middle of what the team is calling a “sluggish start to the season.” Against the Jets, he managed 14 carries for only 44 yards. That’s not going to cut it, and it tracks with his season average: he is averaging only three yards per carry so far this season. The Browns need their ground game to be a threat, and right now, it feels like they are limping along.
What’s Next for the Browns
The first real update on Judkins and Schwesinger’s condition will come Wednesday with the Browns’ first practice of the week. Every fan will be watching closely for any sign of progress, or lack thereof. This is a huge week, with a divisional date against the Ravens coming up in Week 6. Whether Judkins is on the field or not, the Browns need to find a way to spark that running game, and fast.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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