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Todd Monken on Mason Graham: Hopefully we get good news

Cleveland defensive lineman Mason Graham left Thursday evening's win over Pittsburgh due to a knee injury, subsequently appearing after the final whistle using crutches alongside a knee brace. During Friday's media session, coach Todd Monken indicated that medical evaluations remain ongoing and a definitive prognosis is not yet available.

Selected fifth overall in the 2025 draft, Graham has put together a strong sophomore campaign with four sacks, six tackles for loss, and five quarterback hits over the initial weeks of 2026. Monken praised the defender's intelligence, quickness, and preparation, acknowledging that losing such an impactful young contributor for any length of time is unfortunate.

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