Full Breakdown
Quinshon Judkins’ Ankle Injury Leaves His Availability for Week 6 Uncertain
By Drooid · · How we work
Ankle Injury and Immediate Outlook
Second-year running back Quinshon Judkins suffered an ankle injury during Cleveland’s 17-12 loss to the New York Jets in Week 5. He was seen in a walking boot after the game, and the team has listed him as “day-to-day.” Head coach Todd Monken told reporters that Judkins could be cleared for the upcoming Week 6 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, but no definitive decision has been made.
Recent Performance and Career Background
Judkins entered the 2026 season as Cleveland’s presumed No. 1 back despite a modest start, accumulating 221 rushing yards and one touchdown through the first five weeks. He impressed as a rookie in 2025, posting 827 yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games. The Browns selected him with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after he logged 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns at Ohio State in 2024, and previously amassed 2,725 yards and 31 touchdowns at Ole Miss from 2022-23.
Rushing Statistics
Coach Monken’s Assessment
Monken emphasized that Judkins remains “day-to-day” and has a chance to play next weekend, indicating the coaching staff is monitoring his recovery closely but has not ruled him out.
Implications for the Browns’ Running Game
If Judkins is unavailable for the Ravens game, Cleveland will turn to backup backs Raheim Sanders and Jaleel McLaughlin to sustain its rushing attack. The uncertainty surrounding Judkins’ health adds a variable to the Browns’ offensive planning as they seek to improve a ground game that has lagged early in the season.