CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Unfortunately for Brian Hartline, he now knows exactly how Josh McCown feels.
The Browns receiver suffered a broken collarbone during Sunday's 24-10 victory over the 49ers and is out for the season. It's the same injury that McCown suffered two weeks ago against the Ravens.
But unlike McCown, Hartline's fracture won't heal properly on its own and he'll have to undergo surgery.
"It is (a blow) because you're not just losing his production,'' said coach Mike Pettine. "This is a guy that's a leader. He's a leader in the locker room, he's a leader in the meeting rooms, he's a leader on the practice field and then on gameday, he's a guy that wants the ball.