BEREA — Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones had surgery on a torn lateral colateral ligament in his right knee and a hamstring avulsion on Sept. 25, four days after suffering in the injury on the fourth play of the win over the Green Bay Packers.
The team announced Sept. 26 that Jones' surgery was "successful" and that a "full recovery is expected" for the 2026 season. Browns team physician Dr. James Voos performed the surgery at University Hospitals.
Jones, 24, sustained the injury on a screen pass to tight end David Njoku. Packers safety Javon Bullard fell into his right leg, leading to the injury. Buy Cleveland Browns tickets
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sept 26 the Browns had turned the play into the NFL for review. The league indicated it should've been flagged as a penalty agains