BEREA, Ohio -- The seasons of Cleveland Browns starting left guard Eric Steinbach (back disc) and running back Brandon Jackson (toe) are in doubt because of their injuries, sources told The Plain Dealer today.
Coach Pat Shurmur said Jackson will be out "an extended period.''
Shurmur also indicated that he's not sure when -- or if -- Steinbach will be back this season.
"At this point, he's going through some treatments that we're hoping will get him back, and there's no real final call yet on whether he'll be back -- or when actually,'' said Shurmur.
Steinbach recently had a second opinion, and doctors are trying to determine whether he needs surgery, the sources said. If so, he'd most likely be placed on injured reserve for the season.
Shurmur said rookie guard Jason Pinkston, who started in place of Steinbach on Thursday night against the Eagles, has made tremendous progress and is holdiing up well at a demanding position. Pinkston will be penciled in to replace Steinbach if he can't come back.
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