Browns' Mason Graham expected to miss a few weeks with MCL, ankle sprains
Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham is expected to miss a few weeks after an MRI revealed an MCL sprain and an ankle sprain from Thursday's win over the Steelers, though early reads suggest it is not a long-term injury
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Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham is expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain and an ankle sprain, based on a preliminary evaluation, after the standout exited Thursday night's win over the Steelers with a knee injury.
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet): #Browns DL Mason Graham, a standout who leads the team in sacks, is expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain and ankle sprain, sources say based on the preliminary evaluation. The MRI revealed some good news, with hopes that it's not a long-term injury.
Graham, who leads Cleveland in sacks, was helped off during the Thursday Night Football matchup and was later photographed leaving the stadium on crutches with a brace on his left knee. The MRI has since revealed the MCL and ankle sprains, though the early reads carried encouraging news for the Browns: the injury is not believed to be long-term, and the club hopes it avoids a major absence.
Graham has been a breakout force on Cleveland's defensive front, pacing the team in sacks through the opening weeks of the season. His projected absence over the next few weeks is a real blow to a Browns defense that improved to 3-1 and sits atop the AFC North with Thursday's 27-24 victory. Further evaluation will firm up his timeline, but early indications point to a mid-season return rather than a season-ender.