Cleveland Browns to Miss Key Players in Crucial Matchup Against Raiders
Injuries to multiple starters, including offensive linemen and tight end David Njoku, challenge Browns' offensive strategy.
- The Browns will be without starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr., right tackle Jack Conklin, tight end David Njoku, and running back Pierre Strong Jr. for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
- Wills re-injured his knee last week, Conklin suffered a hamstring injury, and Njoku is out with an ankle sprain for the third consecutive game.
- Right guard Wyatt Teller was placed on injured reserve earlier this week, further depleting Cleveland's offensive line depth.
- Quarterback Deshaun Watson has been sacked a league-high 16 times in three games, raising concerns about protection with multiple backups now starting.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski remains optimistic but acknowledges the need for strategic adjustments to manage the team's injury challenges.