The $19 million key defender returns to the Browns ahead of the playoffsSUBSCRIBETREE TRUNKINResearchHeavy.comHeavy sportsHeavy on brownsThe $19 million key defender returns to the Browns ahead of the playoffsGET NOTIFICATIONS FROM BROWNSShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via emailShow more sharing options3.7K views196 sharesBy Max DibleUpdated January 5, 2024 at 5:33 pm Getty Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo of the Cleveland Browns.
Injury misfortune has plagued the Cleveland Browns all season, although the team finally received some positive news on that front earlier this week.
Defensive end Ogbonnia Okoronkwo suffered a pectoral injury during the Browns’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14. The team initially feared they had lost Okoronkwo for the season.
However, the 28-year-old pass rusher returned quickly enough to return to practice on a limited basis this week. Okoronkwo’s presence offers the franchise legitimate hope of being able to contribute to the playoff run, which will begin in 8-10 days, depending on the schedule.
Okoronkwo spoke with News 5 Cleveland’s Camryn Justice about his injury and what it means to return in time to potentially be in the rotation for the Browns’ wild-card playoff game.
“I would say it was like mountains and valleys because… I was very sad and preparing for the months ahead.
And then suddenly there was a glimmer of hope,” Okoronkwo told Justice on Thursday, January 4.
“It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, but I’m happy, I’m happy where I am now. … It was nice to be with my boys, it makes me feel good.”Okoronkwo added a comment about his hopes to contribute during the playoffs.
The Browns are locked into the No. 5 seed and will use some of their best and/or injured players in the regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, for which Okoronkwo will likely remain inactive.
