BEREA, Ohio (AP) -Browns tight end Steve Heiden has torn ligaments in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.
Heiden injured the ACL during Cleveland’s 30-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Browns coach Romeo Crennel says Heiden will undergo surgery Thursday.
Heiden has been starting in place of the injured Kellen Winslow, and the Browns are now down to third-string tight end Darnell Dinkins and rookie Martin Rucker.
Rookie linebacker Beau Bell also will undergo surgery on his right knee for tendinitis and swelling. He had arthroscopic surgery in August to remove loose cartilage from behind the kneecap.
The fourth-round pick out of UNLV was the Browns’ first overall selection. He’s played only briefly on special teams and was not active against Philadelphia.
Browns’ Heiden, Bell out for season
