Quinshon Judkins injury video shows there is more to broken leg; ‘Browns RB might not…'

Cleveland Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins exited Sunday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills with a serious-looking lower right leg injury

Published on: Dec 22, 2025, 03:07:49 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Cleveland Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins exited Sunday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills with a serious-looking lower right leg injury and did not return. The injury occurred late in the second quarter, forcing Judkins to be carted off the field as trainers attended to him.

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) is carted off the field with an injury against the Buffalo Bills (AP)

The play happened with roughly two minutes remaining before halftime, with Buffalo holding a 20–10 lead. Judkins caught a short pass from quarterback Shedeur Sanders but was quickly wrapped up by Bills linebacker Matt Milano, resulting in a six-yard loss. The initial ruling on the field was a fumble, which Buffalo linebacker Terrel Bernard recovered.

The video of Judkins' injury was pretty gruesome. CBS even declined to air a replay. The clip showed there could be more to the rookie's knee fracture. As Judkins absorbed the hit, his right foot appeared to be firmly planted, and he immediately showed signs of distress while attempting to move his lower leg. Medical staff placed an air cast on the injured leg.

Judkins dislocated his ankle and fractured his fibula, coach Kevin Stefanski announced.

"Browns star rookie Quinshon Judkins, who was carted off, suffered a broken leg in today’s game, sources say. He’s also being evaluated for a knee injury," Ian Rapoport reported. It appears like the Browns' star will miss the rest of the season and even, some part of the 2026 campaign.

Before leaving the game, Judkins recorded eight carries for 22 yards and added five receptions for 29 yards. The second-round pick out of Ohio State entered the matchup with 805 rushing yards and seven touchdowns across 13 starts this season, along with 21 catches for 142 yards.

Cleveland Browns depth chart

Offense

Quarterback (QB):

Shedeur Sanders

Dillon Gabriel

Running Back (RB):

Quinshon Judkins

Dylan Sampson

Jerome Ford

Raheim Sanders

Wide Receiver (WR):

Jerry Jeudy

Malachi Corley

Jamari Thrash

Cedric Tillman

Isaiah Bond

Gage Larvadain

Tight End (TE):

David Njoku

Blake Whiteheart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Brenden Bates

Left Tackle (LT):

Cam Robinson

KT Leveston

Left Guard (LG):

Joel Bitonio

Zak Zinter

Center (C):

Ethan Pocic

Luke Wypler

Right Guard (RG):

Wyatt Teller

Teven Jenkins

Right Tackle (RT):

Jack Conklin

Cornelius Lucas

Defense

Left Defensive End (LDE):

Myles Garrett

Cameron Thomas

Left Defensive Tackle (LDT):

Maliek Collins

Shelby Harris

Right Defensive Tackle (RDT):

Mason Graham

Adin Huntington

Mike Hall Jr.

Right Defensive End (RDE):

Alex Wright

Isaiah McGuire

WILL Linebacker:

Jerome Baker

Mohamoud Diabate

MIKE Linebacker:

Carson Schwesinger

Easton Mascarenas-Arnold

SAM Linebacker:

Devin Bush

Cornerback (CB):

Tyson Campbell

Myles Harden

Denzel Ward

D’Angelo Ross

Sam Webb

Strong Safety (SS):

Grant Delpit

Rayshawn Jenkins

Christopher Edmonds

Free Safety (FS):

Ronnie Hickman

Donovan McMillon

Special Teams

Kicker (K):

Andre Szmyt

Punter (P):

Corey Bojorquez

Holder (H):

Corey Bojorquez

Kick Returner (KR):

Dylan Sampson

Punt Returner (PR):

Gage Larvadain

Long Snapper (LS):

Rex Sunahara

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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