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Browns' Dom Jones Likely Headed to IR
Knee injury sidelines star player for extended period
Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:27am
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An explosive, energetic illustration captures the dynamic movement and raw athleticism of a star NFL player in action.Akron TodayCleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Monday that star wide receiver Dom Jones will likely be placed on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury. This move will sideline Jones for at least the next four games, dealing a significant blow to the Browns' offense.
Why it matters
Jones is a key playmaker for the Browns, and his absence will make it more difficult for the team to maintain their strong start to the season. The Browns are hoping to build on last year's playoff appearance, and keeping their star players healthy is crucial to their success.
The details
According to Stefanski, Jones suffered the knee injury during the team's most recent game. While the specifics of the injury have not been disclosed, the coach indicated that the team believes placing Jones on injured reserve is the best course of action to allow him time to fully recover.
- Jones was injured during the Browns' game on April 13, 2026.
- Stefanski announced the likely IR designation on April 18, 2026.
The players
Dom Jones
A star wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns who has been a key part of their offense in recent seasons.
Kevin Stefanski
The head coach of the Cleveland Browns, who announced the news about Jones' injury and impending IR designation.
What they’re saying
“We're going to have to place Dom on IR, which is unfortunate, but we want to make sure he's fully healthy before he returns to the field.”
— Kevin Stefanski, Head Coach, Cleveland Browns
What’s next
The Browns will need to activate a replacement player on their roster to fill Jones' spot while he is on injured reserve. The team is hopeful that Jones will be able to return to the field in 4-6 weeks, once he has had time to fully recover from the knee injury.
The takeaway
The loss of Dom Jones is a significant blow to the Browns' offense, but the team is taking the necessary steps to ensure he can return to full strength as soon as possible. In the meantime, other players will need to step up to help fill the void left by Jones' absence.
