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Browns Fear Serious Injury to Center Ethan Pocic as O-Line Crisis Deepens

The setback intensifies uncertainty across the front five, forcing Cleveland to weigh draft resources between protection and a quarterback.

Overview

  • Ethan Pocic was carted off in the fourth quarter with what was announced as a calf injury, and multiple reports say the Browns fear an Achilles tear pending further tests.
  • Replay showed a visible pop at the time of the injury during Cleveland's 31-29 loss to the Titans.
  • Cleveland already played without Jack Conklin (concussion) and Wyatt Teller (calf), and Dawand Jones is out for the season after the team previously traded for Cam Robinson to cover tackle.
  • Backup Luke Wypler is expected to fill in at center, with Teven Jenkins continuing to get snaps at guard as evaluations of internal depth accelerate.
  • Joel Bitonio may consider retirement, leaving questions at all five offensive-line spots as coverage points to a broader offensive overhaul, and the defeat did not worsen the team's draft position.