Justin Gilbert Injury: Updates on Browns CB’s Hip and Return

August 18, 2015   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

The Cleveland Browns secondary was a strength last season, but it lost some depth Tuesday when cornerback Justin Gilbert left practice with an injury. Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland confirmed the injury was a hip flexor. 
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Gilbert Leaves Practice Early Tuesday, Aug. 18 Zac Jackson of Pro Football Talk noted Tuesday that Gilbert left Cleveland’s joint practice with the Buffalo Bills “after going down and needing an assist from team trainers to get up and head to the sideline.”
Gilbert did not return to the field, which is a worrisome sign for the former first-round pick entering his second season. Jackson described a scene that does not look promising for Gilbert if he plans on seeing much action in 2015:      
The Browns were hoping Gilbert, the No. 8 pick in the 2014 draft, would bounce back from a lost rookie season, but he’s struggled in camp and in last week’s preseason opener. The...

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