Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has been lost for the remainder of the season after suffering a brutal leg injury during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"#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," wrote Rapoport in a post on X.
"Judkins’ promising season is over with 947 scrimmage yards in 14 games."
Quinshon Judkins out for the season with multiple leg injuries
Head coach Kevin Stefanski provided more details after the game.
"Stefanski says Judkins has 'an ankle dislocation (and) fractured his fibula,'" Stefanski said via The Athletic's Zac Jackson.
Cleveland's rookie running back has been a sensation in his first season in the pros, racking up 805 rushing yards on 222 carries to go along with seven touchdowns.
After selecting the Ohio State star 36th overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Judkins missed most of the offseason program and Week 1, dealing with an off-field issue.
He made his return to the team in Week 2, taking over as the lead back and hanging onto the top spot until his untimely injury on Sunday.
The former Buckeye had his best performance in Week 5, when he totaled 110 yards on 23 carries in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Judkins will have time to heal up and be 100% healthy for the 2026 season, and will surely pick up where his impactful rookie season left off.
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