An MRI exam revealed the break. Head coach Jay Gruden updated Paul’s status after the game, which was Washington’s preseason opener.
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The injury occurred in the first quarter when Paul was rolled up on by Browns linebacker Craig Robertson (WARNING: Graphic images).
Cleveland trainers immediately placed an air cast on Paul’s lower leg and he was carted off the field.
A fifth-round draft pick out of Nebraska in 2011, Paul was coming off his best NFL season with 39 catches for 507 yards and a touchdown last season.
The injury is just the latest for the Redskins at the position. Third-stringer Logan Paulsen is dealing with a toe injury that could require surgery and Jordan Reed is nursing a minor hamstring injury.
This article has been updated to reflect a later diagnosis for Paul.
