Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots , according to multiple reports. Schwesinger, the Browns' leading tackler, underwent an MRI after leaving the locker room in a boot. The sprain is not believed to be a major one, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport , and Schwesinger will be reevaluated after the Browns' Week 9 bye to determine his availability moving forward. Recovery from high ankle sprains typically takes four to six weeks.

If Schwesinger faces an extended absence that carries beyond the bye, the Browns will be without one of their most productive overall players. The rookie from UCLA racked up a team-best 64 tackles across his first eight NFL games and tacked on four tackles for loss

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