Key Cleveland Browns’ Team Members Set to Miss Upcoming Clash Against Las Vegas Raiders

No Play for Njoku, Wills, and Conklin

Kevin Stefanski, the coach of the Cleveland Browns, has confirmed that tight end David Njoku will not be participating in the upcoming Sunday match against the Las Vegas Raiders. Njoku made a return to the practice field this Thursday, having been out since the season opener due to an ankle injury. However, despite this return, Stefanski has stated that Njoku will not be practicing on Friday and is set to miss his third consecutive game.

In addition to Njoku, Stefanski has also ruled out the participation of starting offensive tackles, Jedrick Wills Jr. and Jack Conklin. Wills sustained a knee injury in a match against the New York Giants, marking his first game since his season-ending knee injury last year. However, a reliable source informed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the MRI results showed no further complications.

The Conklin Setback

The case of Jack Conklin, who has not yet played this season, is a bit more complex. Conklin is still recovering from a serious knee injury he sustained in the first week of the 2023 season. He recently suffered a hamstring injury that Stefanski referred to as a “minor setback,” but assured it would not sideline him for an extended period.

Running Back Pierre Strong Jr. Also Out

Completing the list of key players who have been ruled out for the upcoming game is running back Pierre Strong Jr. He suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2, and will not be recovering in time for the Las Vegas Raiders match. The Browns’ coach and fans alike will be eagerly waiting for the recovery of these key players to boost the team’s performance in the upcoming games.