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Browns’ Mason Graham Out With Sprained MCL and Ankle

MRI results create short-term uncertainty for a defender who has led Cleveland’s pass rush this season.

Oct 1, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns medical staff tend to Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) on the field in the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Sep 27, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) and defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) celebrate after a sack against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Graham suffered a left knee injury in the first quarter of Thursday night’s game and walked to the medical tent before being ruled out for the rest of the contest.
  • An MRI at University Hospitals confirmed a sprained MCL and a sprained ankle, and the Browns list his status as week-to-week while they monitor his recovery.
  • League insiders say Graham is likely to miss multiple weeks but avoided a major structural knee tear that could have ended his season.
  • Graham had four sacks in the first three games, and Cleveland relied on Mike Hall Jr., Maliek Collins and Adin Huntington to help fill the interior pass-rush role in Thursday’s 27-24 win.
  • The team has an extended break before facing the Jets on Oct. 11, and Cleveland will use repeated evaluations and its interior depth to decide whether to push for a quick return or make roster moves.