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Outlook on the offensive line

As the Browns worked through the injuries through the offensive line injuries on the fly during Sunday’s game, they used a combination in Week 3 that they had not practiced – shifting LG Joel Bitonio to play at left tackle, C Ethan Pocic to left guard and C Nick Harris at center and playing them alongside rookie RG Zack Zinter and RT Dawand Jones. With the news of Teller’s injury and the unknown status of Wills and Hudson, the Browns may have to lean on the need to shuffle the offensive line this upcoming week.

Even if so, the Browns know the importance their offensive line plays in the success of the offense and protecting the quarterback.

“The game starts with o-line,” Akins said. “Especially on offense, we’ve got to get hands on people. We’ve got to push the line of scrimmage and get positive yards, not just in the passing game, but in the running game as well. We have to establish the run game before we can go to the passing game. So, we just got to go back to the drawing boards and work harder on the field at practice and come together and hold each other accountable. That’s what it’s all about. It’s just about stand together, especially in times like this. Don’t divide the team, just come together, uplift each other, and let’s get back to work.”

Zinter, who stepped in to play more on Sunday following the injuries to the offensive line, could have more of a role as they work through the injury situation. Following Sunday’s loss to the Giants, Zinter said he and many of the offensive linemen cross train, which can help in the need to move around the offensive line.

Stefanksi said as they gain more information about the status of their tackles, they will work through the needs of the offensive line heading into Week 4.

“We’ll work through the offensive line,” Stefanski said. “It’s definitely something that’s going to be where we’ll take in more information today, tomorrow, Wednesday before we know exactly how that’s going to shake out.”