The Cleveland Browns got pretty banged up during their 31-21 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Their No. 1 wide receiver Jarvis Landry suffered an MCL sprain that might force him to the sidelines, while quarterback Baker Mayfield earned a shoulder injury.
Landry went down on the first play of the game, injuring his knee following a 9-yard reception. He exited the contest immediately and didn’t return.
On Monday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed during a press conference that Landry is dealing with an MCL sprain. Stefanski added that the Pro Bowl wideout will be “week-to-week” and said that team is still considering whether to place him on the injured reserve list. If Landry ends up landing on the IR list, he will miss at least three weeks before being eligible to return.
Cleveland is already without Odell Beckham Jr, who is still recovering from an ACL injury and is questionable for the Week 3 clash against the Chicago Bears. If Beckham isn’t ready to go next Sunday, the Browns will hope rookie Anthony Schwartz, second-year player Donovan Peoples-Jones, and veteran Rashard Higgins are ready to step up.
The Browns had more luck with Baker Mayfield, who managed to finish the game despite dislocating his shoulder. Mayfield doesn’t seem he’ll miss any time, telling the reporters it’s “nothing too serious”.
“It kind of popped in and out, but I will be good,” Mayfield said at the press conference.
