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Cleveland Browns' Mason Graham diagnosed with MCL and ankle sprains

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:49 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Cleveland Browns' Mason Graham diagnosed with MCL and ankle sprains

Summary

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham suffered a leg injury during the first series against the Steelers. An MRI confirmed he has both an MCL and ankle sprain, leading to a week-to-week recovery timeline. This injury occurred just before the Browns' scheduled game against the Jets on October 11, allowing for a potential mini-bye. Graham's performance prior to the injury included four sacks and significant defensive contributions.

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Status Watch

•Graham’s injury happened in the first series against the Steelers.
•MRI results confirm MCL and ankle sprains; recovery is week-to-week.
•Browns have a mini-bye before their next game against the Jets.
•Graham recorded four sacks and several tackles before the injury.
•Browns acquired Graham in a trade last year that brought in several key players.

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11:49 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns News and Rumors 10/3/26: Good Fortune for Once

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CLEVELAND, OHIO (TheOBR.com) - Good morning, Cleveland Browns fans! I want to discuss a phone call nobody had to make.If you've followed this team for any length of time, you know the ritual. A critical player goes down in a pile. He limps to the medical tent, then to the locker room. After the game somebody spots him leaving the building on crutches with a brace on his leg; a reporter posts it,...
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