Report: Browns' standout DL Graham to miss time with ankle, MCL injuries

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 01: Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) is examined by the Cleveland Browns medical staff after injuring his knee during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on October 1, 2026, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH.
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Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Mason Graham is expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain and ankle sprain, sources told ESPN and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Graham, who suffered the injury in Thursday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, leads the team in sacks with four.

The hope is that Graham did not sustain a long-term injury based on his MRI results, according to Rapoport.

The Browns drafted Graham with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 draft. He's started every game since entering the NFL and looked to be in the midst of a breakout campaign before his injury. He registered at least one sack in each of Cleveland's first three games, including a two-sack showing in a Week 3 win against the Carolina Panthers.

The Browns moved to 3-1 following Thursday's win, their best start since 2021.

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