Quinshon Judkins, the Browns’ second-round pick from last year, is officially cleared for full-contact practices in training camp, making a monumental return seven months after surgery to repair his fractured fibula and dislocated ankle. This kid is back on the field!
The Comeback Is Real
This isn’t *news* that he’d be around, Judkins actually participated in the offseason program, but getting that final clearance for full contact practices was the last big hurdle. It’s a huge step for the guy Cleveland drafted in the second round, especially considering how his rookie year started. He didn’t even sign his rookie contract until September, caught up in a misdemeanor battery charge that got dismissed in the end. Talk about a roller coaster before even hitting the field!
Rookie Year Resurgence and What’s Next
After missing Week One due to all that drama, Judkins didn’t waste any time once he got going, starting Week Two and then every game until Week 16. That’s when the ugly injury ended his season way too soon. Despite the interruptions and the early exit, he still put up solid numbers: 230 carries for 827 yards and seven touchdowns. Now, the big expectation is on him to be the Browns’ top running back this season. It’s clear the team is banking on him to carry the load.
So, as training camp kicks off, all eyes are on Judkins. He’s coming off a brutal injury and is projected to be the main man in that backfield. Every snap, every drill, every carry is going to define if he can truly own the role Cleveland needs him to fill. This isn’t just about being healthy; it’s about being the player they drafted him to be. Get ready to watch him work.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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