Reports Indicate Robert Griffin III “Could Be Out A While” with “Potentially Serious Shoulder Injury”

UPDATE: ROBERT GRIFFIN III PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE LIST; WILL MISS AT LEAST 8 GAMES.

More bad news is developing out of Berea, as multiple reports indicate Robert Griffin III’s shoulder injury could be worse than previously imagined.

Pete Schrager of Fox Sports first reported on Monday that sources indicate Griffin may miss multiple starts.

Word I'm hearing out of Cleveland is that RG3 is hurt. And could be out for a while. More to come. @NFLonFOX

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) September 12, 2016

ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned his sources in Cleveland told him the same thing.

As @PSchrags alluded, Cleveland source says Browns' QB RGIII has a "potentially serious" shoulder injury. Testing today.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 12, 2016

For fans who were wondering why the Browns didn’t trade Josh McCown in the preseason, this could be the reason why.