Browns Right Tackle Jack Conklin Leaves Bengals Game With Eye Injury

During the Cleveland Browns' 2025 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, starting right tackle Jack Conklin left the game early due to an eye injury. Conklin was evaluated twice in the medical tent by an independent neurologist before being taken to the locker room and was officially listed as questionable to return. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Conklin was poked in the eye and the team would monitor his condition. Cornelius Lucas, a recent free agent signing, replaced Conklin at right tackle and played the remainder of the game, which Cleveland lost 17-16. Conklin's injury raised concerns given his history of significant injuries, including a season-ending knee injury in the 2023 opener against the Bengals. Updates on Conklin's condition will continue as more information becomes available.