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The Cleveland Browns organization had high hopes before entering the 2021-’22 season. Fast forward to the present time, and the Browns are just hoping to climb out of the AFC North cellar. With the news of numerous injuries on the offensive side of the ball, will the Browns’ dreams of a successful season turn into a nightmare?
#Browns offense will be without Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt tomorrow night, and could also be without Jarvis Landry, OBJ, Jedrick Wills Jr. and Jack Conklin. Hardly ideal. For those keeping track that's the starting QB, top 2 RBs, top 2 WR & starting OTs.
— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) October 20, 2021
The Browns are coming off their second straight loss of the season, after the Arizona Cardinals dismantled Cleveland on their home turf, 37-14. In the process of defeat, Baker Mayfield took more abuse on his already injured non-throwing shoulder that has now ruled him out of Cleveland’s game this Thursday.
I'm told #Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) is dealing with a Grade 3 AC Joint sprain, per league source. My understanding is Beckham Jr. is still trying to do everything he can to be a game time decision & play- at this time. We'll see how things evolve between now & then.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) October 20, 2021
Mayfield isn’t the only offensive piece who will be out when the team plays the Denver Broncos on Thursday.
Odell Beckham Jr. has once again found himself on the injured list alongside Browns receiver Jarvis Landry. The new starting quarterback for the Browns, Case Keenum, will be without the team’s top two receivers and top two running threats with injuries to Chubb and Hunt.
Browns announce QB Case Keenum will start versus Broncos.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 20, 2021
Points could be hard to come by for a team desperately clinging to the idea of back-to-back playoff appearances. A loss Thursday night will more than likely have Browns fans having that sinking feeling of “here we go again.”
A franchise that seemed on the rise is, unfortunately, dealing with a severe injury bug.
