Cleveland Browns Nick Harris 'likely' needs surgery

FILE – Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) is taken off the field after he was injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

by: Associated Press

Posted: Aug 13, 2022 / 03:30 PM EDT

Updated: Aug 13, 2022 / 03:30 PM EDT

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns starting center Nick Harris will likely need season-ending surgery after injuring his right knee on the second play of the exhibition opener against Jacksonville.

Coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t provide details on Harris’ injury or test results. Harris got hurt while dropping back into pass coverage on Friday.

Kevin Stefanski says starting center Nick Harris will 'likely' need season-ending right knee surgery. Harris injured his knee on the 2nd play of the game last night In Jacksonville. Big blow to the #Browns offensive line.@fox8news
— John Sabol (@John_Sabol) August 13, 2022

Stefanski praised Ethan Pocic for stepping into the role after Harris left the game. He also would not comment on whether the team would consider bringing back JC Tretter.