When novice tight end Harrison Bryant landed on him during practice Wednesday, Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson has actually been hospitalized after he suffered a laceration to his liver.
Johnson, at first detected with an abdominal injury, is expected to be in the hospital for another day for observation, the team stated.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski stated Johnson was diving to separate a pass planned for Bryant during a red zone drill.
” [We] wouldve chosen that he held back instead out of an abundance of caution and not dive for it, however they type of both dove and Harrison arrived at top of him,” Stefanski stated. “Really regrettable, unfortunate. When he is prepared, hoping for him that he will be back. Really the most essential thing right now is that he is safe, and we want him to recover soon.”
1 RelatedStefanski praised the groups medical staff for being “really cautious” with Johnson and acknowledging the potential for a serious injury.
The Browns signed Johnson to an one-year deal this offseason, with hopes that he would win the starting nickelback job.
Johnson is just the most recent in a series of injuries the Browns have withstood during training camp. JC Tretter and linebacker Mack Wilson are both out with knee injuries. Running back Nick Chubb had to enter the concussion protocol after taking a hit on the very first day of cushioned practice earlier today.
