Browns' Dawand Jones out for season after knee surgery for torn LCL

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Thursday to repair a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and a hamstring avulsion, the team announced Friday. The 6 foot 8, 374 pound lineman was injured on the fourth offensive play of Sunday’s 13-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 in Cleveland and will be placed on injured reserve.

Team physician Dr. James Voos performed the procedure, the Browns said. Head coach Kevin Stefanski called the news “disappointing for the young man,” and said Jones will focus on rehabilitation. “He will battle back, he will rehab and he will be ready to roll,” Stefanski said. The coach also confirmed the Browns have sent the play to the NFL for review, saying he believes Packers safety Javon Bullard went low on the tackle. Stefanski added, “I dont believe their player was intending to hurt our player,” but said the club wanted the league’s interpretation. The NFL’s officiating department has told the team a penalty should have been called because the hit came low and outside the tight end box, according to league officials.

Jones, a fourth round pick in 2023 out...