Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Tue 12/21/21 8:39 AM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
The Browns fear McKinley has suffered a torn Achilles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
McKinley had to be carted off the field during Monday's loss to the Raiders, and he will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the full extent of his injury. If the pass rusher is confirmed to have suffered a torn Achilles, he will be ruled out for the remainder of the season and turn his attention toward a long recovery process. Based on the timing, such an injury could put McKinley in jeopardy of missing the start of the 2022 campaign.
Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Mon 12/20/21 7:22 PM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
McKinley was carted off the field in Monday's matchup with the Browns after suffering an apparent ankle injury and is considered questionable to return.
EDGE Analysis
McKinley's questionable tag is certianly optimistic, as he was seemingly unable to put any weight on his injured leg. Joe Jackson and Porter Gustin figure to see increased snaps if he is indeed unable to return.
Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Sat 12/18/21 1:21 PM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
McKinley (undisclosed) has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
McKinley was one of eight Browns players to land on the COVID list earlier in the week, but he has since been able to clear the league's protocols. He will be available to take on his usual role Monday versus the Raiders.
Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Tue 12/14/21 3:05 PM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
McKinley was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
McKinley was one of eight Browns players to test positive for COVID on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. His potential absence would leave Cleveland missing a key piece in its defensive line rotations Saturday against the Raiders. It would also likely lead to extra opportunity for Tommy Togiai and Sheldon Day.
Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Thu 11/25/21 12:32 PM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
McKinley (groin) participated fully in Wednesday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
McKinley has missed three out of the last four weeks due to the issue but seems to be over it now. It sounds like he'll be good to go Sunday night against Baltimore.
Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Sun 11/21/21 11:58 AM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
McKinley (groin) is listed as inactive Week 11 against the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
After playing only 11 snaps Week 9 against Cincinnati, McKinley will now miss his second consecutive week. He did upgrade to a limited practice participant throughout the past week, however, so it seems he's trending in the right direction as far as returning for Cleveland's next game against Baltimore.
Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Fri 11/19/21 6:59 PM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
McKinley (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
McKinley logged three straight limited practices this week and will be a true game-time decision for Sunday's game. it's worth noting that he's yet to play more than 60 percent of the defensive snaps in any game this season and has only 13 tackles along with 1.5 sacks on the campaign.
Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Wed 11/17/21 7:45 PM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
McKinley (groin) was listed as a limited participant for the Browns' practice Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
McKinley has missed two consecutive games for Cleveland dealing with his groin injury. The defensive end's depth role was taken over by Joe Jackson and Ifeadi Odenigbo in Week 10. Expect Jackson and Odenigbo to see increased roles once again in Week 11, unless McKinley is able to log at least one full practice before this weekend.
Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Fri 11/12/21 3:34 PM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
McKinley (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at New England, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
McKinley was considered day-to-day after aggravating the groin injury last weekend, and he won't be available for Week 10. Joe Jackson and Ifeadi Odenigbo are poised to have increased roles Sunday.
Takk McKinley EDR/DE FA Mon 11/8/21 2:26 PM
Takk McKinley
EDR/DE FA
McKinley (groin) is day-to-day after aggravating his groin injury against the Bengals on Sunday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
McKinley missed the Browns' Week 8 game against the Steelers, but he returned Sunday against the Bengals and aggravated the injury. The label of day-to-day would likely mean he might be available Sunday against the Patriots. If not, Joe Jackson and Ifeadi Odenigbo would likely take on more snaps providing depth on the defensive line.