Vernon (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Vernon suffered a ruptured Achilles in the Week 17 win over the Steelers, thus ending his 2020 campaign. The 30-year-old finished his ninth NFL season with 36 tackles, nine sacks -- his highest total for a season since 2013 -- and three pass breakups. With the injury occurring in the season finale, it's unclear if Vernon, who will be a free agent in March, will be ready for the 2021 season.

Vernon suffered a ruptured Achilles during Sunday's 24-22 win over the Steelers, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Consequently, Vernon will undergo surgery and won't be available for the playoffs. The 30-year-old defensive end finished the 2020 season with 36 tackles (24 solo), nine sacks -- his highest total since 2013 -- and three pass breakups. Vernon is set to be an unrestricted free agent in March, but his recovery timeline could push off his next deal until the summer.

Vernon will have an MRI on his ankle, according to coach Kevin Stefanski, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

After suffering an ankle injury during the second half of Sunday's game against the Steelers, it's confirmed Vernon will need to be examined further as the Browns prepare first their first taste of the playoffs since 2002. Vernon has played a strong role for the Browns defense this season, registering 34 tackles (22 solo) and eight sacks.

Vernon is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers with an ankle injury, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old had two tackles and one sack before exiting the contest during the second half. There's less than four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, so Vernon will need to recover quickly to have a chance of retaking the field Sunday.

Vernon had five tackles, one sack and two quarterback hits in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Vernon continued a strong second half of 2020, posting all eight of his sacks over the last eight games. He has 34 tackles, eight sacks, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 13 games this season.

Vernon had three tackles, two sacks and one pass defensed in Monday's 47-42 loss to Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Vernon has been productive since midseason, posting seven sacks over the last six games. He's played 98 percent of the snaps over the last three weeks, a sign he's over the knee injury sustained in the second half of 2019. Vernon has 26 tackles, seven sacks, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 11 games.

Vernon recorded five tackles, including three sacks, one pass defensed and was credited with a safety in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

The Browns needed other defensive linemen to step up, because they played without Myles Garrett (reserve/COVID-19). Vernon recorded just 3.5 sacks over his first 15 games with Cleveland since the start of the 2019 season, but he's dropped quarterbacks five times in the last three games.

Vernon had four tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 16-6 loss to the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Vernon recorded his first two sacks of the season in an encouraging performance, as it came during a game in which Myles Garrett sustained a knee injury. Garrett will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, so Vernon's ability to get to the quarterback will be needed should Garrett be forced to miss time. Unfortunately, Vernon was also part of the front line of a defense that allowed the Raiders to rush for 208 yards and possess the ball for nearly 38 minutes.

Vernon (groin) is active Week 6 against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Vernon missed time with an abdominal injury early in the season and seemed to pick up a new groin issue in Week 5, but it won't prevent the starting defensive end from taking the field for the third consecutive week. Adrian Clayborn will be on hand to work opposite Myles Garrett if anything does flare up for Vernon during the contest.

Vernon (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old picked up the groin injury during the Week 5 win over the Colts, and his status for Sunday's matchup with the Steelers remains in question. Adrian Clayborn and Porter Gustin are poised for larger snap shares should Vernon be unavailable in Pittsburgh.