The Cleveland Browns have been plagued by bad injury luck this season, but earlier this week they received some encouraging news.
In Week 14, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, the defensive end, hurt his pectoral during the Browns’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. At first, the squad thought Okoronkwo was out for the season.
The 28-year-old pass rusher did, however, recuperate quickly enough to make a limited comeback to practice this week. With Okoronkwo in the lineup, the team has a real chance to make a difference in its playoff run, which is expected to start in 8–10 days, depending on scheduling.
In an interview with Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland, Okoronkwo discussed his injuries and what it means to get back in time to potentially play again for the Browns in their wildcard playoff game.
It was similar to mountains and valleys, in my opinion, since I was depressed and getting ready for the following few months. And then, on Thursday, January 4, there appeared to be a glimmer of optimism, Okoronkwo told Justice. It was a bit of a roller coaster, but I’m content with where I am at the moment. My mood was lifted by being with my boys, and it felt terrific.
In his reply, Okoronkwo expressed his desire to play a part in the playoffs. Okoronkwo is probably going to be out of the Browns’ last regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Browns, who are guaranteed the No. 5 seed, will be without several of their best and/or injured players.
