Tyrod Taylor Gives Update on Hand Injury as Baker Mayfield Waits in the Wings

Browns starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor says on Twitter that he’s “doing well” after injuring his left hand against Philadelphia.

The Cleveland Browns starting quarterback got hurt when he fell without contact and landed on his hand and wrist in the first quarter of Thursday night’s exhibition.

Replay of the Tyrod Taylor injury ❌#PHIvsCLE #Browns https://t.co/WPnP72XHsT

— René Bugner (@RNBWCV) August 24, 2018

Taylor returned, but he remained in the locker room in the second half for treatment and left FirstEnergy Stadium before speaking to the media.

Taylor was 11-for-16 passing on the night for 65 yards.

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Taylor was expected to undergo more tests Friday. He went on social media to thank Cleveland fans for prayers and promised to make good on an appearance commitment.

Thanks for the prayers Cleveland I’m doing well. Come meet me later @XHIBITION_ at 6:30pm.

— Tyrod Taylor (@TyrodTaylor) August 24, 2018

Browns coach Hue Jackson is expected to provide an update on Taylor, who is starting ahead of Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 overall draft pick.

Mayfield replaced Taylor in the first half and got his first snaps with Cleveland’s first-team offense.

The No. 1 overall pick mixed impressive throws with an interception, finishing the game 8-for-12 for 76 yards.

With Tyrod Taylor out with a hand injury we might see Baker Mayfield starting week 1 👀pic.twitter.com/3r31pZECNH

— Sports ReUp (@SportsReUp) August 24, 2018

.@Eagles rookie Avonte Maddox (@2live_AM) picks off Baker Mayfield! #PHIvsCLE

📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/WlG0lazNVs

— NFL (@NFL) August 24, 2018

.@bakermayfield on the 💰💰💰#PHIvsCLE

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— NFL (@NFL) August 24, 2018

The Browns open the regular season on Sept. 9 against Pittsburgh.

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