Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham had to exit Thursday’s victory over the Steelers with a knee injury.
Graham was spotted postgame on crutches and wearing a brace on his knee postgame.
In his Friday news conference, Monken noted he did not have an update on Graham, who is still undergoing tests.
But Graham, the No. 5 overall pick of the 2025 draft, has been one of the team’s best players over the first few weeks of the season.
“He’s a tremendously talented young player, that you could see early in the season it all coming together,” Monken said. “Like I said last week, we want all of our young players to be great right away and we need them to be great right away. That’s the nature [of] the business we’ve chosen. But I just think he’s worked awfully hard. He’s not only active and quick, he’s a highly intelligent player — which I think helps him in terms of reading sets, in terms of communication up front, and he plays with an unbelievable effort.
“So, it’s a shame for him. But, hopefully we get good news.”
Graham has recorded 4.0 sacks with six tackles for loss and five QB hits so far in 2026. He finished last year with 0.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and four QB hits.