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Browns Center Ethan Pocic Ruled Out With Knee Injury in Preseason Game vs. Rams

Cleveland awaits medical evaluation to learn if its veteran starter will be ready for Week 1.

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Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic has suffered a knee injury.

Overview

  • The injury occurred on a third-and-9 play in the first quarter when Rams defensive tackle Desjuan Johnson ran into Pocic's leg as he blocked linebacker Brennan Jackson.
  • Pocic played eight snaps with starting quarterback Joe Flacco before leaving the game.
  • Luke Wypler replaced him at center; the 2023 sixth-round pick has one career start and missed the 2024 season following ankle surgery.
  • The Browns' immediate depth options at the position include Wypler and Zac Zinter, and the team has not yet disclosed the injury's severity.
  • Further testing is expected in the coming days with the Sept. 7 opener at Cincinnati approaching, and Pocic is in the final year of a three-year, $18 million contract.