The Cleveland Browns just got hit with a surprise blow on their injury report, as linebacker Quincy Williams, who wasn’t even listed on Wednesday, missed practice Thursday with a neck injury. This came on a day when fellow linebacker Carson Schwesinger made his return as a limited participant after sitting out Wednesday with an ankle issue. Talk about a rollercoaster for the defense.
Williams’ Sudden Absence Rocks the Linebacking Corps
This Quincy Williams news is a gut punch. You see a guy not on the report one day, then completely out the next? That’s the kind of stuff that makes you hold your breath. A neck injury, especially for a linebacker, is no joke. The team’s gotta be scrambling to figure out their next move with a key piece suddenly sidelined. On the flip side, getting Carson Schwesinger back, even if limited, after his ankle problem is a small silver lining. It’s not a full-go, but at least he’s out there.
Mixed News for Cleveland’s Roster
It wasn’t all bad news, thankfully. Defensive tackle Maliek Collins upgraded from limited participation to full, which is huge for that defensive line rotation. Safety Grant Delpit and center Elgton Jenkins also saw their statuses improve, moving from completely out of practice to limited participants, with Delpit dealing with a concussion and shoulder, and Jenkins with a knee. That’s a step in the right direction, but definitely not out of the woods yet.
However, some key guys are still missing. Defensive linemen Kalia Davis (quad) and Mike Hall Jr. (knee), plus guard Teven Jenkins (back), all sat out for the second straight day. That’s a real concern, especially on the line. Adding to the limited list were defensive end Derek Barnett (ankle), wide receivers Denzel Boston (foot) and KC Concepcion (calf, quad), defensive tackle Mason Graham (knee, ankle), right tackle Tytus Howard (knee), and running backs Quinshon Judkins (ankle) and Dylan Sampson (knee). It’s a laundry list of guys dinged up.
With a crucial stretch of games ahead, the Browns really need to get healthy. Every one of these guys, especially Williams, is vital. Here’s hoping the medical staff can work some magic, because a short week of practice with this many key players limited or out is always tough. We’ll be watching for updates to see who can actually suit up next game.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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