The Cleveland Browns may have another injury concern on their hands after a frustrating Week 5 loss to the New York Jets. Starting running back Quinshon Judkins was spotted wearing a walking boot on his right foot in Cleveland’s locker room following the Browns’ rain-soaked 17-12 defeat at MetLife Stadium. That's according to the Akron Beacon Journal’s Chris Easterling.

Judkins finished the game without an official in-game injury designation. That makes the postgame development worth monitoring as Cleveland prepares for a crucial Week 6 AFC North showdown. The Browns have not confirmed the severity of any potential injury. The boot alone does not establish whether Judkins will miss time.

Judkins handled 14 carries for 44 yards against New York while adding three receptions for six yards. It was a difficult afternoon for Cleveland’s offense. They struggled to generate momentum behind an offensive line that surrendered eight sacks. The Browns could also have another backfield concern. Reserve Raheim Sanders reportedly exited the game with a hip issue. If either running back is unavailable, Jaleel McLaughlin could face an increased workload. That makes Judkins’ status a key storyline when the team returns to practice.

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Cleveland sits at 3-2 through five weeks of the 2026 NFL season under head coach Todd Monken. After opening with a 34-10 loss to Jacksonville, the Browns rallied for three consecutive wins over Tampa Bay, Carolina, and Pittsburgh. However, the defeat to the Jets exposed familiar offensive issues. Protection breakdowns and turnovers undermined the team’s efforts. With Baltimore coming to Huntington Bank Field in Week 6, Cleveland needs its offense to respond quickly. Judkins’ health could prove especially important if the Browns are forced to reshuffle their backfield on a short week.