Jones (knee/hamstring) underwent surgery to address a torn LCL in his right knee and a hamstring avulsion Thursday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Jones suffered both of the injuries in the team's 13-10 loss to the Packers in Week 3, and he will now shift his focus to being ready to go for the 2026 campaign. In his absence, Cornelius Lucas is expected to take over at starting left tackle moving forward with the Browns this season.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Officially goes to IR
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Cleveland placed Jones (knee) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.
In a corresponding transaction, the Browns signed offensive tackle Thayer Munford on Wednesday. Jones sustained an ugly knee injury in the first quarter of Week 3 action versus the Packers when cornerback Javon Bullard (concussion) made a low hit on him, and now he'll have to spend the rest of the season on Cleveland's injured reserve list. For the time being, veteran Cornelius Lucas projects to start at left tackle.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Done for the season
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Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Jones needs season-ending knee surgery, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Jones sustained a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Packers that will sideline him for the remainder of Cleveland's 2025 campaign. The Ohio State product has struggled with injuries since entering the league, missing 13 regular-season games over the past three seasons. Cornelius Lucas is likely the next man up at left tackle for the Browns ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Lions.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Won't return vs. Green Bay
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Jones (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Jones suffered the injury in the first quarter, and it is severe enough for him to be ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest. KT Leveston will remain at left tackle the rest of the way.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Exits Week 3 contest
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Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Green Bay due to a knee injury, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Jones was hurt early in the contest and went to the locker room with team trainers. With Jack Conklin (elbow) inactive Sunday, the Browns have had to turn to KT Leveston at right tackle.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Past knee injury
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Jones (knee) participated in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Jones dealt with a knee injury during the Browns' 2024 campaign, missing the team's final seven games. However, he returned to practice Wednesday, appearing to have moved past the issue. Now healthy again, Jones is expected to serve as Cleveland's top left tackle in 2025.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Goes under knife
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Jones (knee) is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery and is currently using crutches, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Jones landed on IR last November due to a season-ending broken fibula, and it looks like he was also dealing with a lingering knee issue that required surgery to address. He previously missed the final five games of the 2023 campaign, his rookie season, due to a torn MCL. Oyefusi reports that Jones will be available for the start of training camp late July.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Going to IR
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Cleveland placed Jones (lower leg) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.
Jones suffered a broken fibula during Sunday's game at New Orleans, and now he'll spend the rest of the season on injured reserve. If regular starter Jedrick Wills continues to miss time due to his knee issue, Germain Ifedi would figure to be the next man up for the Browns at tackle.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Done for season
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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Jones will be out for the rest of the season after fracturing his left ankle during Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Jones was carted off the field and had his left leg in an air cast in the second quarter of Sunday's game. Further tests confirmed that Jones fractured his ankle, and the 2023 fourth-round pick will soon undergo surgery, per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. With Jones done for the season, Jedrick Wills could reclaim his starting spot at left tackle if he's able to overcome the knee injury that kept him out of Sunday's game. If Wills isn't ready to play Week 12 against the Steelers, the Browns will likely turn to Germain Ifedi at left tackle.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Won't return to Sunday's game
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Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 11 game against New Orleans, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Jones had to be carted off the field with his left leg in an air cast after he was hurt in the second quarter, so it's not surprising that the offensive tackle has since been ruled out. The Browns have a quick turnaround with a Week 12 contest against Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football, and Jones' status for that matchup is in considerable doubt. Germain Ifedi is likely to step in as Cleveland's primary left tackle in Jones' absence.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Carted off field Sunday
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Jones (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.
Jones' left leg was put in an air cast, and he was carted off the field late in the second quarter of Sunday's game, per Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. With Jones likely done for the day, Germain Ifedi will take over at left tackle.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Back in action
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Jones has returned to Sunday's game against the Jaguars after dealing with cramps, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Jones' return is good news for the Browns who are already down their two starting offensive tackles.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Exits with cramps
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Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to cramps, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Jones headed back to the locker room after getting checked out by trainers. Germain Ifedi will take over at right tackle while Jones is sidelined.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Returns to practice
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Jones (knee) participated in practice Tuesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Jones underwent surgery in December to repair the torn MCL in his right knee that he sustained in practice. He sat out of OTAs and minicamp, but the 2023 fourth-round pick appears to have fully recovered from his surgery and is slated to serve as the backup right tackle behind Jack Conklin (knee).
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Lands on IR
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The Browns placed Jones (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Jones is set to undergo season-ending surgery after tearing his MCL in practice Thursday. James Hudson is the top candidate to take over as the starting right tackle.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Getting surgery for torn MCL
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Jones' season-ending surgery is for a torn MCL in his right knee, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Jones is set to undergo season-ending surgery due to the injury. He's expected to make a full recovery ahead of next season. James Hudson is likely to take over for Jones at right tackle for the remainder of the current campaign.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Done for season
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Jones will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering a knee injury in practice Thursday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Jones missed the team's win over the Jaguars on Sunday and will now sit out the rest of the season. The rookie right tackle also dealt with a knee injury in November, although it's not clear if the two are related. James Hudson will now be called on to handle starting duties in Jones' absence.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Won't suit up vs. Jaguars
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Jones (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
The rookie tackle was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's affair, but he has officially been downgraded to out Saturday. With Jones in line to miss his second game of the year in Week 14, James Hudson is expected to get the start at right tackle.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Dealing with knee injury
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Jones is questionable to suit up in Sunday's Week 14 game against Jacksonville due to a knee injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Jones practiced in full the first two days of Week 14 prep before logging a DNP on Friday. According to Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, the offensive tackle "tweaked" his knee, leaving him uncertain to play against the Jaguars on Sunday. James Hudson or Leroy Watson could see more snaps if Jones is unable to suit up for that contest.
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Browns' Dawand Jones: Questionable for Sunday
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Jones (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
The rookie tackle out of Ohio State missed the first game of his NFL career during the Browns' Week 10 win over the Ravens, but he could very well return this Sunday after logging limited practice sessions both Thursday and Friday. If Jones were to miss his second week in a row, one of Leroy Watson or Geron Christian would likely step in at right tackle for Cleveland.
