Cleveland Browns lost two offensive tackles during a Minnesota Vikings’ interception return. Offensive tackles Hakeem Adeniji and Germain Ifedi exited the preseason game at the start of the third quarter. This came after they already lost James Hudson III to injury earlier in the game.
Adeniji suffered the injury while chasing a Vikings cornerback during an interception. Adeniji slipped near the sideline, but he walked to the locker room with the assistance of trainers. Adeniji replaced an injured James Hudson III earlier in the quarter.
Adeniji has been ruled out with a knee injury.
Ifedi was seen walking to the locker room with trainers after the play. Ifedi suffered a hand injury and he is ruled out for the game.
The Browns signed veterans Ifedi and Adeniji in the offseason to bolster their offensive tackle depth. The Browns entered the game without starting tackles Jedrick Wills Jr., and Jack Conklin. Both tackles are on the PUP list, but they’re expected to be elevated to the roster soon. The Browns need all the help they can get at the position after this slew of injuries has momentarily wiped out the team’s depth.
