Dawand Jones Injury News & Updates
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Undergoes surgery
Jones (knee/hamstring) underwent surgery to address a torn LCL in his right knee and a hamstring avulsion Thursday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered both of the injuries in the team's 13-10 loss to the Packers in Week 3, and he will now shift his focus to being ready to go for the 2026 campaign. In his absence, Cornelius Lucas is expected to take over at starting left tackle moving forward with the Browns this season.
Sep 24, 2025
Officially goes to IR
Cleveland placed Jones (knee) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
In a corresponding transaction, the Browns signed offensive tackle Thayer Munford on Wednesday. Jones sustained an ugly knee injury in the first quarter of Week 3 action versus the Packers when cornerback Javon Bullard (concussion) made a low hit on him, and now he'll have to spend the rest of the season on Cleveland's injured reserve list. For the time being, veteran Cornelius Lucas projects to start at left tackle.
Sep 22, 2025
Done for the season
Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Jones needs season-ending knee surgery, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones sustained a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Packers that will sideline him for the remainder of Cleveland's 2025 campaign. The Ohio State product has struggled with injuries since entering the league, missing 13 regular-season games over the past three seasons. Cornelius Lucas is likely the next man up at left tackle for the Browns ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Lions.
Sep 21, 2025
Won't return vs. Green Bay
Jones (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered the injury in the first quarter, and it is severe enough for him to be ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest. KT Leveston will remain at left tackle the rest of the way.
Sep 21, 2025
Exits Week 3 contest
Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Green Bay due to a knee injury, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was hurt early in the contest and went to the locker room with team trainers. With Jack Conklin (elbow) inactive Sunday, the Browns have had to turn to KT Leveston at right tackle.
May 28, 2025
Past knee injury
Jones (knee) participated in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones dealt with a knee injury during the Browns' 2024 campaign, missing the team's final seven games. However, he returned to practice Wednesday, appearing to have moved past the issue. Now healthy again, Jones is expected to serve as Cleveland's top left tackle in 2025.
Feb 20, 2025
Goes under knife
Jones (knee) is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery and is currently using crutches, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones landed on IR last November due to a season-ending broken fibula, and it looks like he was also dealing with a lingering knee issue which required surgery to address. He previously missed the final five games of the 2023 campaign, his rookie season, due to a torn MCL. Oyefusi reports that Jones will be available for the start of training camp late July.
Nov 19, 2024
Going to IR
Cleveland placed Jones (lower leg) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered a broken fibula during Sunday's game at New Orleans, and now he'll spend the rest of the season on injured reserve. If regular starter Jedrick Wills continues to miss time due to his knee issue, Germain Ifedi would figure as the next man up for the Browns at tackle.
Nov 18, 2024
Getting surgery on broken fibula
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Jones will miss the remainder of the season due to a fractured fibula, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
It was already known after Sunday's game at New Orleans that Jones would miss the rest of the year, but the precise nature of his injury was disclosed a bit later. With his departure, Germain Ifedi is set to become Cleveland's primary backup at tackle, a role that's especially important now given that regular starting left tackle Jedrick Wills is dealing with a knee issue.
Nov 17, 2024
Done for season
Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that Jones will be out for the rest of the regular season after fracturing his left ankle during Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was carted off the field and had his left leg in an air cast in the second quarter of Sunday's game. Further tests confirmed that Jones fractured his left ankle, and the 2023 fourth-round pick will undergo surgery, per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. With Jones done for the year, Jedrick Wills would figure to start at left tackle if he's able to overcome a knee injury, otherwise Germain Ifedi -- who came in for Jones on Sunday -- would hold that spot.
Nov 17, 2024
Won't return to Sunday's game
Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 11 game against New Orleans, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones had to be carted off the field with his left leg in an air cast after he was hurt in the second quarter, so it's not surprising that the offensive tackle has since been ruled out. The Browns have a quick turnaround with a Week 12 contest against Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football, and Jones' status for that matchup is in considerable doubt. Germain Ifedi is likely to step in as Cleveland's primary left tackle in Jones' absence.
Nov 17, 2024
Carted off field Sunday
Jones (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Jones' left leg was put in an air cast and he was carted off the field late in the second quarter of Sunday's game, per Luke. With Jones likely done for the day, Germain Ifedi will take over at left tackle.
Sep 15, 2024
Back in action
Jones has returned to Sunday's game against the Jaguars after dealing with cramps, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones' return is good news for the Browns who are already down their two starting offensive tackles.
Sep 15, 2024
Exits with cramps
Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to cramps, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones headed back to the locker room after getting checked on by trainers. Germain Ifedi will take over at right tackle while Jones is sidelined.
Sep 8, 2024
Drawing start at right tackle
Jones will start at right tackle for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Regular starter Jack Conklin (knee) is unavailable in Week 1, so the second-year man Jones will get the start in his place. James Hudson will begin Sunday's contest on the other side of the line at left tackle.
Jul 30, 2024
Returns to practice
Jones (knee) participated in practice Tuesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones underwent surgery in December to repair the torn MCL in his right knee that he sustained in practice. He sat out of OTAs and minicamp, but the 2023 fourth-round pick appears to have fully recovered from his surgery and is slated to serve as the backup right tackle behind Jack Conklin (knee).
Jul 30, 2024
Returns to practice
Jones (knee) participated in practice Tuesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones underwent surgery in December to repair the torn MCL in his right knee that he sustained in practice. He sat out of OTAs and minicamp, but the 2023 fourth-round pick appears to have fully recovered from his surgery and is slated to serve as the backup right tackle behind Jack Conklin (knee).
May 26, 2024
Aiming for Week 1
Jones (knee) is hopeful to be ready for Week 1 in the upcoming season, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered a torn MCL and missed the final five games of the regular season, plus the Browns' wild card loss to the Texans. He is not participating in organized team activities yet, but doctor's originally told him he could be back practicing as early as June. Thus, he could start ramping things up soon. He projects to back up Jack Conklin (knee) at right tackle when healthy this season.
Dec 12, 2023
Lands on IR
The Browns placed Jones (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Jones is set to undergo season-ending surgery after tearing his MCL in practice Thursday. James Hudson is the top candidate to take over as the starting right tackle.
Dec 11, 2023
Has torn MCL
Jones' season-ending surgery is for a torn MCL in his knee, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones is set to undergo season-ending surgery due to the injury. He's expected to make a full recovery ahead of next season. James Hudson is likely to take over for Jones at right tackle for the remainder of the current campaign.
Dec 11, 2023
Done for season
Jones will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering a knee injury in practice Thursday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones missed the team's win over the Jaguars on Sunday and will now miss the rest of the season. The rookie right tackle also dealt with a knee injury in November, although it's not clear if the two are related. James Hudson will now be called on to handle starting duties in Jones' absence.
Dec 9, 2023
Won't suit up vs. Jaguars
Jones (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie tackle was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's affair, but he has officially been downgraded to out Saturday. With Jones in line to miss his second game of the year in Week 14, James Hudson is expected to get the start at right tackle.
Dec 8, 2023
Dealing with knee injury
Jones is questionable to suit up in Sunday's Week 14 game against Jacksonville due to a knee injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones practiced in full the first two days of Week 14 prep before logging a DNP on Friday. According to Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, the offensive tackle "tweaked" his knee, leaving him uncertain to play against the Jaguars on Sunday. James Hudson or Leroy Watson could see more snaps if Jones is unable to suit up for that contest.
Nov 19, 2023
Active Sunday
Jones (knee) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Chris Easterling of The Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones missed the first game of his career in Week 10, and after logging limited practice sessions both Thursday and Friday, he'll be able to suit up for Sunday's contest. The rookie out of Ohio State has started in seven of the eight games that he's appeared in thus far.
Nov 17, 2023
Questionable Sunday
Jones (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie tackle out of Ohio State missed the first game of his NFL career during the Browns' Week 10 win over the Ravens, but he could very well return this Sunday after logging limited practice sessions both Thursday and Friday. If Jones were to miss his second week in a row, one of Leroy Watson or Geron Christian would likely step in at right tackle for Cleveland.
Nov 15, 2023
Still recovering from injury
Jones (knee) will not practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones missed the team's Week 10 win over the Ravens and will still need extra time to recover before he returns. The Ohio State product will work to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday ahead of the team's divisional clash with the Steelers on Sunday.
Nov 10, 2023
Won't play at Baltimore
Jones (knee) is out for Sunday's game at the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones will miss the first game of his NFL career in Week 10 as he deals with a knee injury. With other starting tackle Jedrick Wills (knee) recently having been placed on Cleveland's injured reserve list, the Browns will have to get creative with their offensive line personnel Sunday.
Oct 29, 2023
Returns to game
Jones (shoulder) returned to Seattle's game against the Browns on Sunday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegramreports.
ANALYSIS
Jones is back on the field after previously exiting the game with a shoulder injury. Jones will replace James Hudson and return to his spot at right tackle.
Oct 29, 2023
Exits game with shoulder injury
Jones (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones headed to the locker room early in the third quarter. James Hudson has filled in at right tackle in the meantime.
Apr 29, 2023
Cleveland adds massive tackle
The Browns selected Jones in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 111th overall.
ANALYSIS
Jones (6-foot-8, 374 pounds) is more talented than this draft slot implies, as the Ohio State product is regarded as one of the more toolsy tackle prospects in the draft, but Jones is simply a case of a player who is too big for his own good. There is a long list of players who struggled to manage their weight in college only to face the same issues as a pro, derailing their otherwise standout talent, and clearly the NFL feared the same might happen in Jones' case. If Jones can keep his weight and conditioning under control then he could project as a high-upside right tackle prospect for the Browns.
Apr 29, 2023
Cleveland adds massive tackle
The Browns selected Jones in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 111th overall.
ANALYSIS
Jones (6-foot-8, 374 pounds) is more talented than this draft slot implies, as the Ohio State product is regarded as one of the more toolsy tackle prospects in the draft, but Jones is simply a case of a player who is too big for his own good. There is a long list of players who struggled to manage their weight in college only to face the same issues as a pro, derailing their otherwise standout talent, and clearly the NFL feared the same might happen in Jones' case. If Jones can keep his weight and conditioning under control then he could project as a high-upside right tackle prospect for the Browns.
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