NFL Rumors: Brown LB Likely Out For Season With Torn Pec

Cleveland Browns starting linebacker Jacob Phillips suffered a torn Pec on Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and as a result will reportedly need surgery to repair it, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Browns’ starting linebacker Jacob Phillips tore his pec during Sunday’s loss to Baltimore and now likely will need season-ending surgery, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 24, 2022

The Browns (2-5) add another key player to their injury report as tight end David Njoku could also miss a long period of time with an ankle injury he suffered on Sunday.

The loss of Phillips is a huge blow to a Cleveland Browns defense that has been heavily relied upon, especially due to their counterparts on offense not fulfilling their obligations, adding yet another loss to their streak (four in a row).

Phillips, a former third-rounder from LSU in 2020, now totals two serious injuries in two seasons. He played in just four games last year after suffering a biceps injury in training camp.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said his LB got hurt while making a tackle near the sideline against the Ravens offense.