Robert Griffin III to have MRI on sprained shoulder
Robert Griffin's debut with the Cleveland Browns was far from spectacular. The veteran QB completed just 12 of 26 attempts for 190 yards and no touchdowns in the Browns' 29-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
To make matters worse, Griffin told reporters after the game that he suffered a sprain in his left shoulder.
#Browns RG3 said he suffered a sprained left shoulder. "I'm in pain but I'll be okay" for Baltimore next week
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 11, 2016
"I'm in pain, but I'll be OK," Griffin said.
Griffin might believe the injury isn't too serious, but he's scheduled to have an MRI on the shoulder Monday.
The good news is the injury is to his non-throwing shoulder, and he is confident he will play next week against the Ravens. The bad news is Griffin suffered a number of injuries during his first four years in the league, robbing him of some of the athleticism that made him the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012.
Griffin also got outplayed by a rookie Sunday as Carson Wentz completed 22 of 37 for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Griffin will have to be better than he was Sunday if the Browns expect to win their home opener against Baltimore in Week 2.
