​The Cleveland Browns may have suffered an important loss, at least in the short-term.Defensive end Alex Wright was helped to a cart with what appeared to be a lower leg injury at training camp on Thursday, Aug. 20. Wright had a look of disgust on his face as he was being taken into the facility. He needed to be helped to a safe part of the field to be looked at by trainers.Buy Cleveland Browns ticketsBrowns news: Alex Wright says ‘it’s one day at a time’ after Myles Garrett tradeA potential injury to Wright is a serious blow to a Browns team that has tried unsuccessfully to add a defensive end this offseason after trading Myles Garrett on June 1.The team reportedly hoped to sign veteran Za’Darius Smith, but he spurned the team to reunite with former coach Kevin Stefanski with the Atlanta Falcons. An attempt to sign A.J. Epenesa was thwarted after he initially agreed to a contract due to an issue with his physical.They also failed to sign Jadeveon Clowney earlier this month. Instead, he signed with the Houston Texans.Alex Wright statsDrafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Browns, Wright is coming off arguably the best season of his career. In 2025 he had 37 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 12 tackles for a loss. He played in 14 games, starting in nine.Alex Wright contractThe Browns and Wright agreed to a three-year contract extension in November. The $33 million contract extension includes $21 million guaranteed. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Alex Wright carted off field during Cleveland Browns training campOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.