Bad injury luck has saddled the Cleveland Browns all season, though earlier this week the team finally got some positive news on that front.
Defensive end Ogbonnia Okoronkwo suffered a pectoral injury during the Browns’ matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14. The team feared initially that it had lost Okoronkwo for the season.
However, the 28-year-old pass-rusher worked his way back fast enough to return to practice in a limited capacity this week. Okoronkwo’s presence offers the franchise legitimate hope that he can contribute to its playoff run, which begins 8-10 days from now depending on scheduling.
Okoronkwo spoke with Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland about his injury and what it means to return in time to possibly re-enter the rotation for the Browns’ wildcard playoff game.
“I would say it was like mountains and valleys because … I was super sad, and I was preparing for my next couple of months. And then, all of a sudden, there was a glimmer of hope,” Okoronkwo told Justice on Thursday, January 4. “It was a little roller coaster but I’m glad, I’m happy where I’m at right now. … It felt good being around my guys, lifts my spirit.”
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