Browns RB Recovers, Eyes a Strong Season

After a hard‑hit ankle injury that cut his rookie season short, Judkins is back in the trenches, showing real progress.

Quick Recap

• Injury: Dislocated ankle + broken fibula vs. the Bills (Week 16).
• Recovery: Surgery → missed last two games.
• Stats pre‑injury: 827 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns.

Training in Dallas

Judkins posted a workout video from Dallas, highlighting:

• Strength gains after surgery
• Flexibility drills to restore natural movement
• A focus on not overthinking his ankle

“It’s about getting the brain and muscles in sync,” he said.

Mental Game

• Key challenge: Trusting his ankle during sharp cuts.
• Goal: Build confidence, stay motivated, and keep the mindset aligned with team objectives.

Browns’ Approach

1. Solo drills → build base strength
2. Team practices → integrate with playbook
3. Mini‑camp → full‑speed conditioning

Coach Todd Monken noted, “Judkins looks confident and powerful when he gets the pads on.”

Season Outlook

• Objective: Be ready for the whole season, not just training camp.
• Offense rebuild: Monken is shaping a strong running game, freshening the line with new talent and recent draft picks.

Stay tuned for Judkins’ next move as the Browns gear up for a revamped offense.