The Cleveland Browns desperately need a win, currently sitting at 1-4 with the Philadelphia Eagles next up on their schedule, and they may just get a boost with offensive tackle Jack Conklin set to make his debut.
Conklin, an All-Pro for the Browns in 2020 (his second time being named to the list), has struggled to consistently stay on the field. He suffered injuries in 2021 and 2023 that ended his seasons. While he started practicing at the back end of the summer, Conklin has yet to make his season debut in 2024.
However, speaking to the media on Friday, head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that Conklin will make his debut in Philadelphia. Stefanski did not say, however, what role Conklin would be playing. With Jedrick Wills returning from injury and coming off of one of his best performances in recent years a week ago against the Washington Commanders, he is locked into the starting lineup.
However, right tackle Dawand Jones has been struggling, James Hudson III just undergoing shoulder surgery, and right guard Wyatt Teller is on injured reserve. Will Conklin start for the struggling Jones at right tackle? Could the Browns get creative at right guard, where rookie Zak Zinter is currently starting?