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NFL·INJURY·October 2, 2026 11:05 AM ET

Monken says Browns await word on Mason Graham

The 2025 No. 5 pick made 49 tackles as a rookie.

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No word on MRI or status for Mason Graham from Todd Monken: “Hopefully we get good news” #Browns Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: Todd Monken said he was hoping for good news on Graham, with no update yet on an MRI or his status. Cleveland moved to 4-3 with a 27-24 final Friday.

Why it matters: Graham is a first-round piece of Cleveland's front, so his availability matters for a defense coming off its third straight win. He played all 17 games in 2025 and finished that season with 49 tackles and 0.5 sacks.

By the numbers: Cleveland is 4-3 and riding a three-game winning streak. Graham posted 49 tackles and 0.5 sacks in 17 games in 2025.

What to watch: The next Browns update will show whether Graham gets further testing or a game designation. That timeline will shape how Cleveland plans its front after Friday's win.

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