Browns OT Dawand Jones undergoes successful surgery after season-ending knee injury

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones underwent successful surgery to repair a torn lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and a hamstring avulsion in his right knee, injuries he sustained during their Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers. The surgery was performed by team physician Dr. James Voos, and Jones is expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2026 season. The injury occurred on the fourth offensive play when Packers safety Javon Bullard delivered a low hit, a play the Browns submitted for NFL review; the league agreed a penalty should have been called. This marks the third consecutive season Jones' campaign has ended early due to injury, following a torn medial collateral ligament in 2023 and a broken fibula the previous year. Cornelius Lucas is expected to take over as the Browns’ starting left tackle in Jones' absence, with Jack Conklin’s status uncertain due to an elbow injury. Coach Kevin Stefanski expressed disappointment over the injury and emphasized that low hits are no longer permitted under current NFL rules.