Cleveland Browns defensive finish Chris Odom — the USFL’s Defensive Participant of the 12 months — suffered a season-ending knee damage in Saturday night time’s exhibition loss to the Chicago Bears.
Coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned the 27-year-old Odom tore his left ACL within the fourth quarter.
The Browns signed Odom on Aug. 5, and whereas he was an extended shot to make Cleveland’s 53-man roster, he had proven constructive flashes.
"He was doing a very nice job," Stefanski mentioned Sunday on a Zoom name. "A really, excellent move rusher, had a knack for it. Did a pleasant job in apply and had some good moments within the preseason video games.
"Very, very disenchanted for him. Accidents are an unlucky a part of this recreation that we play and coach, and we hate to see guys lose a 12 months."
The 6-foot-3, 262-pound Odom, who performed at Arkansas State, caught Cleveland’s consideration after recording 12.5 sacks final season for the USFL’s Houston Gamblers. Odom had earlier stints with the Inexperienced Bay Packers and Washington Commanders.
Apart from Odom, the Browns got here out of their preseason finale in fairly fine condition.
Stefanski mentioned Professional Bowl proper guard Wyatt Teller (knee) and security Grant Delpit (hip) must be OK after going out with accidents within the first half.
Teller and Delpit have been held out as a precaution in opposition to the Bears, however Stefanski mentioned they might have gone again in if it had been a regular-season recreation.
Stefanski mentioned beginning proper deal with Jack Conklin continues to make progress as he works again from season-ending knee surgical procedure. Conklin has gotten extra reps in apply over the previous two weeks, however Stefanski wasn’t able to decide to him being accessible for the Sept. 11 opener at Carolina.
Additionally, cornerback A.J. Inexperienced (hip) and security Ronnie Harrison Jr. (hamstring) must be prepared for Week 1 after being held out in opposition to Chicago.
Reporting by Related Press.
