Browns training camp day 7: Johnny Manziel has his day
By Thomas Moore
Jul 30, 2015; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) throws over Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) during training camp at the Cleveland Browns practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Another day of practice, another day of more players hobbling off the field in Berea.
On Thursday it was defensive back Pierre Desir, with a hamstring, and tight end Kevin Haplea, with a knee, who joined the list.
Linebacker Barkevious Mingo, who is quickly turning into Courtney Brown, had a minor arthroscopic knee procedure for a meniscus tear and is expected to be out a month. It will be the second surgery for Mingo this year, as he had a torn labrum fixed in the off-season.
“Especially a guy that works that hard, that is that quality a character, an individual that it’s important to him and he puts the time in,” Pettine said of Mingo’s latest injury. “Unfortunately you have some guys that get some unfortunate injuries but you root for guys like that to come back, and come back and play well.
“What is really means is that (Paul) Kruger will take on some more of our SAM linebacker role along with (Nate) Orchard who we’ve been prepping to do that,” Pettine said. “We might have to package some other things, using whether it’s an additional safety or and additional inside linebacker. But still, we’re a ways away from having to worry about that chart from a game standpoint.”
Next: On to Columbus