The Cleveland Browns announced more frustrating news for the offense Tuesday following one of the season’s biggest wins over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14. The Browns lost another starter for the season.
Many pundits thought the Browns playoff chances were over when Deshaun Watson was ruled out for the season. However, Joe Flacco is playing well enough to keep them in the hunt for a Wild Card spot. However, Flacco’s protection up front has taken a hit in the previous few days.
The Cleveland Browns lose their OT for the season
According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, the Browns announced offensive tackle Jedrick Wills will miss the rest of the 2023 season after undergoing a successful surgery:
“Browns offensive tackle Jed Wills underwent arthroscopic knee surgery today at University Hospitals Drusinsky Sport Medicine Institute. Team Head Physician James Voos, MD, performed the surgery and considered it a success.
Wills injured his knee in the Browns 27-0 win over the Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium and was placed on injured reserve on November 7. He will miss the remainder of the 2023 season and a full recovery is expected for the start of the 2024 season.”
The #Browns say OT Jedrick Wills is out for the season. pic.twitter.com/yO20tK5tfu
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 12, 2023
Wills is one of several Browns offensive linemen dealing with injuries this season. Jacob Infante points out on X that Jack Conklin and Dawand Jones are also injured. Center Ethan Pocic is hurt on the interior part of the offensive line.
The Browns have Jedrick Wills, Jack Conklin and Dawand Jones all injured at OT right now.
Something to keep in mind for next week, especially with how the #Bears pass rush has improved.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) December 12, 2023
The Browns will need their backups to step up to protect Flacco and their chance of making the playoffs.
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