Talk about a quick turnaround, right? Browns receiver KC Concepcion is back on the practice field today, Wednesday, working through concussion protocol. That’s a huge sigh of relief for fans after seeing him take that nasty hit just last Sunday.
That Sunday Scare and His Rookie Impact
Seriously, we all saw it. Sunday’s loss to the Jets was brutal, and watching Concepcion go down after that hard hit from New York safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was a gut punch. He stayed down for what felt like an eternity before finally getting up and heading to the locker room under his own power. It was a scary moment for the No. 24 overall pick of this year’s draft. But hey, the guy’s a fighter, and his impact has been real. So far this season, Concepcion has snagged 18 passes for 149 yards, and he’s been back there for four punt returns. He’s been an emerging weapon, so getting him back, even just for practice, is a massive boost.
The Protocol Grind and Other Injury News
Now, while Concepcion is practicing, it’s still up in the air if he’ll actually clear concussion protocol in time to play this Sunday. Head coach Todd Monken kept it pretty open, telling reporters during his Wednesday press conference that the team isn’t ruling anyone out for the week just yet. That’s the kind of hopeful talk you want to hear. In other injury updates, running back Dylan Sampson is also returning to practice, kicking off his 21-day window as he makes his way back from injured reserve. But it’s not all good news for the Browns. Several key players aren’t slated to practice today, including running back Quinshon Judkins with an ankle injury, linebacker Carson Sweshinger also dealing with an ankle issue, and defensive tackle Mason Graham battling both knee and ankle problems.
The team’s full Wednesday injury report is coming out later today, and you know everyone’s gonna be glued to it. The big question on everyone’s mind is clear: Will KC Concepcion be ready to roll for Sunday’s game? His return to the field, even in a limited capacity, shows just how tough this kid is, and it gives the team a much-needed shot of hope.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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