Browns news: Cleveland loses backfield weapon to injury after loss to Jaguars
The loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday proved to be extra costly for the Cleveland Browns . The Browns were blown out by the Jaguars, 34-10, at EverBank Stadium, spoiling the debut of coach Todd Monken . They had no answer for Trevor Lawrence, who threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns in a masterful showing. Cleveland also lost a key […] The post Browns news: Cleveland loses backfield…
The Cleveland Browns suffered a setback on Monday after a 34-10 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. The game marked the debut of coach Todd Monken, who faced an imposing offense led by Trevor Lawrence, who completed 245 yards and four touchdowns. The team also lost a pivotal player in Dylan Sampson, a second-year running back who suffered a severe knee injury.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Sampson will be out for a significant stretch of time, with sources indicating he will miss considerable game time. The 22-year-old sophomore, who made his debut in the NFL last season, had previously amassed 65 carries for 175 rushing yards in 15 games and contributed with 33 receptions for 271 yards and two touchdowns.
Sampson's absence puts additional pressure on Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders, who will need to step up their performance. Additionally, Monken will have to adapt his offensive strategies under the leadership of Deshaun Watson. The Browns aim to recover from this loss in their upcoming Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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