Browns lose defensive end to injury

Filed by Scott Petrak September 15th, 2008 in Top Stories.
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BEREA – The Browns were dealt another blow Monday, when coach Romeo Crennel revealed defensive end Robaire Smith suffered an Achilles’ tendon injury Sunday night in a 10-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Crennel said he didn’t know the severity of the injury, which was originally reported as an ankle injury during the game.
“He’s not in the best of shape,” Crennel said. “For a big man, an Achilles’ is a tough thing to deal with.”
If Smith misses extended time or is out for the season – which seems likely — Louis Leonard and rookie sixth-round draft pick Ahtyba Rubin would see more action off the bench. Shaun Smith would join Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams in the starting lineup.
The Browns (0-2) are also without linebacker Antwan Peek (knee) and cornerback Daven Holly (knee) for the season, and safety Sean Jones will miss the next 2-4 weeks.
 

 


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