Edwards suffers torn ACL

Edwards suffers torn ACL
By Zac Jackson,
Staff Writer
December 5, 2005

Braylon Edwards tore the ACL in his right knee Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season.

Browns coach Romeo Crennel said Edwards will have surgery to repair the tear when the swelling goes down. A full recovery is expected.

Edwards suffered the injury while battling Rashean Mathis for a deep ball in the fourth quarter of the Browns' 20-14 loss to the Jaguars. He landed awkwardly on the knee and was attended to on the field for several minutes.

"He was making an effort to make another big play for the team," Crennel said.

Edwards had a banner day before the injury, recording 5 receptions for 86 yards and scoring his second and third career touchdowns on passes of 34 and 17 yards from Charlie Frye in the first half.

"We anticipate he will be back with us next year and continue to provide those plays he did yesterday," Crennel said.

The third overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, Edwards finishes his rookie season with 32 receptions for 512 yards and 3 touchdowns in 10 games. He missed two games in October due to an arm infection.