PHILADELPHIA — Injuries came early Sunday as the Browns took on the Philadelphia Eagles, with a position already thin worn down even more. One of those injuries was severe enough to require surgery.
Nick Harris was carted off the field in the Browns opening drive. Harris remained down on the field after a failed third down conversion, grabbing at his ankle.
Trainers came onto the field to observe Harris and, a short time later, called for the cart.
Harris was loaded on the cart and driven off the field into the locker room for further revelation.
After the game, head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Harris sustained a fractured fibula, which will require surgery to repair.
The injury is a major blow to the offensive line. Harris was starting at center in for Ethan Pocic, who was ruled out Friday with a knee injury that sidelined him last week against the Washington Commanders and forced him to miss the week of practice.
With both Pocic and Harris out, the Browns moved Michael Dunn, who was starting at right guard, to center. Rookie Zak Zinter was put in at right guard.
