Overview
- The Browns announced Tuesday that surgery repaired Judkins’ fractured fibula and ankle dislocation and that he was placed on injured reserve, ending his rookie season.
- League and local reporting estimate a 4–5 month recovery with a potential return for spring OTAs.
- Judkins led Cleveland in rushing as a rookie with 827 yards and seven touchdowns, adding 26 receptions across 14 games.
- The injury occurred on a tackle by Bills linebacker Matt Milano, and CBS chose not to show a replay given the severity.
- Messages of support came from head coach Kevin Stefanski, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, and Judkins’ mother, while Dylan Sampson and Raheim Sanders are set to handle carries in Week 17.