The Cleveland Browns have not only been experiencing what some have said is their worst season ever as a franchise, but now it looks like the injury bug is quickly catching up to them too.

With players like linebackers D'Qwell Jackson and Eric Barton, running back James Davis, tight end Steve Heiden, and defensive lineman Shaun Rogers just some of the names already on injured reserve, now it appears the list will continue to grow.

According to cleveland.com, running back Jamal Lewis was a no-show at Browns practice today, and despite the organization not giving a real reason, the website reports that Lewis had sustained a concussion against the Cincinnati Bengals last week, along with safety Brodney Pool.

Pool has had four known concussions in his five years in the NFL, which means he really needs to consider his options for his own well-being after football. He may have to put his passion for football aside and retire early so that he does not do any further and serious injury to his head, which has bad long-term effects.

Lewis, on the other hand, has been fighting his way through injuries all year long, and if he indeed has a concussion, not only his season, but his career in the NFL will be over too since he announced his retirement earlier in the season.

Then there is also the question of the statuses of linebacker Kamerion Wimbley and defensive lineman Kenyon Coleman, which have yet to be determined and clarified by the Browns.

So what does this mean for the Browns?

It means that their starting offensive and defensive lineups may look like this:

 

Offense

Quarterback: Brady Quinn

Running Back: Chris Jennings

Fullback: Lawrence Vickers

Wide Receivers: Mohamed Massaquoi, Josh Cribbs

Tight End: Michael Gaines

O-Line: Joe Thomas, Eric Steinbach, Alex Mack, Hank Fraley, John St. Clair

 

Defense

D-Line: Robaire Smith, Ahtyba Rubin, C.J. Mosley

Linebackers: Jason Trusnik, David Bowens, Kaluka Maiava, Matt Roth

Cornerbacks: Eric Wright, Mike Adams

Safety: Abram Elam, Mike Furrey

 

If this is indeed what the Browns' starting lineup will look like for the last five games of the season, then it will be a very long five weeks for all Browns fans.

 

(Article also posted on Dawg Scooper)