Alright, Browns fans, get ready for this: Linebacker Carson Schwesinger, who legit left the stadium in a walking boot after Sunday’s tough loss to the Jets, has reportedly dodged a major bullet. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport dropped the news, confirming it’s just a Grade 1 ankle sprain. And here’s the kicker: He is *not* ruled out for Cleveland’s Week 6 home game against the Ravens. Let that sink in!
From Scare to “Maybe He’s Playing?!”
Seriously, after seeing him hobble out, everyone was bracing for the worst. You never want to see one of your defensive playmakers in a boot, especially early in the season. But a Grade 1 sprain? That’s a huge sigh of relief for the defense. His availability for that Ravens clash is still up in the air and will be decided over the next few days, but the fact that he hasn’t been outright benched for the game is massive. This guy is a tackling machine. He already has 43 tackles on the season! You just don’t replace that kind of production easily.
Schwesinger’s Grit and Other Injuries
Let’s not forget what Schwesinger did *before* the ankle issue. In that 17-12 loss to the Jets, he was still out there making plays, racking up eight tackles and even a strip-sack on Jets quarterback Geno Smith. That’s the kind of hustle and impact we need every single week. It just shows you the kind of player he is, fighting through. Unfortunately, it wasn’t all good news on the injury front. Running back Quinshon Judkins was also seen in a boot after the game. There’s been no update on his status for the Baltimore game, which definitely adds another layer of concern heading into a big divisional matchup.
So, while we wait on the final word for both Schwesinger and Judkins, the hope for Carson is definitely a jolt of energy. Getting him back on the field against the Ravens would be huge. We need all hands on deck for that one.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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