Browns wide receiver David Bell suffered a concerning injury during the matchup against the Jaguars. Fans and journalists quickly took to X, sharing updates on the situation. One post read, “Prayers for David Bell 🙏,” while another confirmed, “Cart out for #Browns.”

The injury occurred at the start of the third quarter when Bell caught a short six-yard pass from QB Deshaun Watson but was tackled from behind by Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead. While the tackle appeared routine, Bell stayed down on the field, clutching his right leg.

The trainers rushed onto the field, and shortly after, the cart was brought out. “Pressbox announcement says it’s a hip injury for David Bell,” confirmed reporters, as Bell was carted off with his right leg elevated. Replays suggested that Bell’s knee slammed into the ground, potentially leading to complications with his hip or upper leg. Before the injury, Bell had recorded three receptions for 27 yards, two of which led to first downs.

Bell’s injury halted Cleveland’s momentum as the team led 13-3. His absence leaves a gap in the Browns’ receiving corps as they continue their battle against the Jaguars. Fans and teammates are hoping for the best as they await further updates on the third-year receiver’s status.

Browns edge out Jaguars 18-13 in thrilling finish, avoiding 0-2 start

In a thrilling matchup that came down to the wire, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 18-13, avoiding an 0-2 start under head coach Kevin Stefanski. The Browns’ victory was sealed by a dramatic finish as Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s pass into the end zone fell incomplete with time expired.

The game started off strongly for the Browns, who built a 13-3 lead by halftime. As the game neared its end, the Jaguars faced mounting pressure. With just 1:27 left on the clock, they took over at their own 10-yard line, trailing by 5 points. Despite a 10-second loss due to an illegal shift penalty with 48 seconds remaining, Jacksonville had a chance to score but couldn’t capitalize. The Browns’ defense held strong, and a pivotal play occurred when Deshaun Watson was ruled to have thrown an incomplete pass instead of fumbling, which could have shifted the momentum.

Adding to the Jaguars’ woes, Browns’ James Proche II, who was recently added to the active roster, managed to secure an onside kick attempt by fair catching the ball at the Jaguars’ 42-yard line with 1:44 left. This crucial play helped the Browns maintain possession and ultimately secure the win.

The Jaguars, now 0-2, face a tough road ahead as only 31 out of 270 NFL teams starting with such a record since 1990 have made the playoffs. The Browns, on the other hand, improve to 1-1, leaving them in a better position as they head into the rest of the season.