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Browns RB Suffers Knee Injury in Season Opener
14 Sep
Summary
- Running back Dylan Sampson sustained a knee injury during the season opener.
- The Browns lost their season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-10.
- Raheim Sanders is expected to become the backup running back if Sampson is sidelined.
The Cleveland Browns began their 2026 season with a decisive 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Adding to the defeat, second-year running back Dylan Sampson sustained a knee injury early in the first half. Reports indicated Sampson was on crutches with a brace on his left knee following the game, suggesting a potentially serious issue.
In Sampson's absence, undrafted rookie Raheim Sanders is poised to become the primary backup running back behind starter Quinshon Judkins. Sanders appeared in four games last season, recording 27 rushes for 92 yards and one touchdown. The team may also increase the usage of rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion in running plays. The Browns' ground game struggled considerably during the matchup, amassing 87 yards on 22 carries. Quarterback Deshaun Watson led the team with 38 rushing yards on six attempts. Starter Quinshon Judkins, playing his first regular season game since a major injury last year, managed only 33 yards on 12 carries.
