Full Breakdown
Quinshon Judkins Misses Browns Practice Amid Nagging Injury Concerns
8/21/2026, 1:44:02 AM
Core Event – Practice Absence and Injury Update
On Wednesday, August 19, running back Quinshon Judkins was absent from the Cleveland Browns’ practice session, a fact first reported by Mary Kay Cabot of *Cleveland.com*. The omission followed a Tuesday collision in which defensive lineman Adin Huntington knocked Judkins to the ground. Head coach Todd Monken later clarified that Judkins is dealing with a “nagging injury” that is unrelated to the Tuesday incident and emphasized that the team is not overly concerned, noting only two idle days. Assistant coach Zac Jackson added that the decision to sit Judkins out was a precautionary measure.
Background & Context – Recent Injury History
Judkins entered the NFL as a second-round pick (No. 36 overall) and posted a solid rookie campaign, starting 14 games, rushing for 827 yards on 230 attempts, and scoring seven touchdowns while also catching 26 passes for 171 yards. His season, however, ended with a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle suffered against the Buffalo Bills in Week 16, which required surgery and kept him out of the preseason’s early portion. He returned for the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, carrying the ball four times for nine yards.
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Official Statements & Responses – Team’s Assessment
Coach Monken’s description of the injury as “nagging” signals that the issue is not deemed severe enough to jeopardize Judkins’ role as the team’s primary running back. Jackson’s comment that the staff acted “out of precaution” underscores a conservative approach to his health. No specific timeline for his return was provided, but the coaching staff indicated that Judkins could be ready by early next week if the injury does not worsen.
Impact on Depth Chart and Upcoming Availability
With Judkins sidelined, rookie Dylan Sampson has assumed the lead role in practice, though the depth chart remains set with Judkins as the starting running back (RB1) and Sampson as the backup (RB2). The Browns’ immediate focus is on monitoring Judkins’ condition and integrating him back into practice once cleared, aiming to preserve the established hierarchy ahead of the regular season.
