The Cleveland Browns dealt with their fair share of injuries during the 2021 season, most notably with the torn labrum suffered by quarterback Baker Mayfield that seriously impacted his play.
While not as high profile (or as polarizing), losing right tackle Jack Conklin to a torn patellar tendon in his right knee was just as damaging as Conklin missed the final five games of the season. The Browns tried to fill the All-Pro size hole left by Conklin with Blake Hance and James Hudson III, who tried their best but were clearly lacking.
There was a spot of good news about Conklin on Wednesday as his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said that Conklin’s rehab is “ahead of schedule” and that the six-year veteran and two-time All-Pro is “absolutely” expected to be ready to go when the season starts this September, according to Mary Kay Cabot at cleveland.