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Browns Center Ethan Pocic Suffers Knee Injury in Preseason Finale as Coach Says Week 1 Is Possible

Kevin Stefanski said the veteran could be ready for the Bengals opener.

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Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic has suffered a knee injury.

Overview

  • Stefanski said Sunday that Pocic could potentially be available for Week 1, without offering further medical details.
  • Pocic was ruled out after a left-knee injury against the Rams, leaving after eight snaps with starting quarterback Joe Flacco.
  • The NFL play report says he was hurt on a third-and-9 when Rams defensive tackle Desjuan Johnson hit his leg as he blocked linebacker Brennan Jackson.
  • He walked off under his own power to the medical tent, and Luke Wypler replaced him at center.
  • Wypler and Zac Zinter provide depth, but Pocic is a long-time starter in a contract year with 101 games and 84 starts.