Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins left Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills on a cart with a leg injury.
Head coachKevin Stefanski told reporters after the gamethat Judkins had suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle, leaving the rookie running back with potential long road to recovery ahead of the 2026 season. The injuries will require surgery.
The painful play took place late in the second quarter. Judkins got tackled on a screen pass in the open fieldand his lower right leg twisted in the wrong direction. He was down in immediate pain, and athletic trainers tended to him on the field.
Judkins left on a cart shortly after the injury, andthe Browns quckly ruled him outfor the game. The Browns trailed 20-10 at the time of his injury and eventually lost, 23-20.
A second-round pick in April's NFL Draft, Judkins had a productive season on the field during a largely disappointing campaign for the Browns. In 13 games prior to Sunday's, Judkins had tallied 805 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. He added 142 yards on 21 receptions as Cleveland's most reliable offensive player.
Raheim Sanders took over at running back and led the Browns in rushing attempts Sunday with 11 for 42 yards.
The Browns fell to 3-12 and are in last place in the AFC North.
