Overview
- Dylan Sampson left the game with a knee injury and was initially listed questionable to return before a broadcast reported he would not play again in the opener.
- Cleveland’s first drive ended when Deshaun Watson threw an interception that Jacksonville converted into a touchdown, and the Jaguars built a quick 14-0 lead.
- Coaches signaled Quinshon Judkins will take an expanded role as the primary three-down back with running backs coach Duce Staley saying he can handle that workload.
- Raheim Sanders is the next tailback in line for carries and special-teams duties while practice-squad back Jaleel McLaughlin was not elevated for the game.
- The team has not provided details on Sampson’s longer-term availability and his loss affects both the Browns’ backfield rotation and kickoff-return plans as they try to establish Todd Monken’s offense.