The Cleveland Browns earned a thrilling 27-24 victory over their AFC North rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Thursday night, but the celebration came with a dark cloud hovering over Huntington Bank Field. Defensive tackle Mason Graham, the team’s standout interior force, exited the stadium on crutches while wearing a heavy brace on his left knee, leaving his immediate future in serious doubt.

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During the first quarter of the divisional battle, Graham got his leg bent awkwardly underneath him while battling Steelers center Zach Frazier. The young defensive lineman went down in visible pain and needed help getting to the locker room. Prior to the setback, Graham was off to a blistering start this season, racking up four sacks through his first three games to lead Cleveland’s pass rush.

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