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Coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday he was not entirely sure whether Conklin would need surgery or go to the injured reserve, which would mean he would miss a minimum of three games.
AP / David Richard
CLEVELAND (AP) – Browns right tackle Jack Conklin will miss “several weeks†after dislocating his left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday he was not entirely sure whether Conklin would need surgery or go to the injured reserve, which would mean he would miss a minimum of three games.
Stefanski expects Conklin to return at some point this season.
Conklin returned to the lineup on Sunday after missing two games with a knee injury before falling early with injured quarterback Baker Mayfield described as “nasty.” Medics immediately requested a cart to retrieve Conklin, but the 2020 All-Pro was able to leave the field by cradling his left arm.
Conklin, who is in his second season with Cleveland, undergoes further testing on Monday.
Stefanski has said Blake Hance will occupy Conklin’s starting point. Hance has been used as a goalie and tackle for the past two seasons due to injury. He had his hands full against Steelers star linebacker TJ Watt, who finished with 1 1/2 sacks in Pittsburgh’s 15-10 win.
It’s possible the Browns will try to make a trade before Tuesday’s deadline to add depth up front.
Before Conklin came out, Cleveland’s offensive line, which may be the team’s strength, was at full strength for the first time since Week 1. Conklin and left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. both missed out. time while center JC Tretter and guards Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller played every snap.
Stefanski also said the safety of John Johnson III was “day to day” with a neck prick suffered on Sunday.
The Browns (4-4) meet the Cincinnati Bengals (5-3) on Sunday.
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