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Browns DT Graham leaves game vs. Steelers with knee injury

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Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham is treated on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP Photo/David Richard)

CLEVELAND -- Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a knee injury.

Graham sustained the injury during Pittsburgh's opening series, as his left leg bent awkwardly while he was being blocked. Graham walked to the medical tent with some assistance before walking to the locker room.

The No. 5 pick in the 2025 draft, Graham is off to a strong start to his second season. His four sacks lead the Browns and are tied for the second most in the NFL.

The Browns' defensive line depth took another hit later when Mike Hall Jr., Graham's replacement, was carted to the locker room because of an ankle injury he sustained in the second quarter. Hall returned in the third quarter.