Browns DE Desmond Bryant out for season, had surgery on Tuesday

"The 100 Yards" Staff Report

Desmond Bryant may be out for the entirety of the
2016 NFL season after undergoing surgery on
Tuesday. (Getty Images)

Cleveland Browns defensive end Desmond Bryant underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn pectoral muscle that was sustained during a workout last week.

A full recovery is expected but he will miss a significant amount of time and will unlikely be able to return during the 2016 season.

"We feel awful for Des. This is a young man that worked extremely hard this off season to prepare himself for the 2016 season," Browns head coach Hue Jackson said in a statement. "He really bought into our coaching, our team-over-self-philosophy and was intent on becoming a leader for our team. Ray (Horton) and the defensive staff were expecting a really productive season from him. We all understand that injuries are part of this profession and as a team you have to find a way to overcome them. There is no doubt that we will miss Des this season and we all wish him a speedy recovery.”

An eight-year veteran, Bryant led the Browns with a career-high six sacks and 33 tackles last season. and has started all 41 games he has appeared in over three seasons with Cleveland.

"First off, thank you to all the fans, friends, and family who have reached out expressing their well wishes in response to the news of my injury," Bryant said. "While I'm frustrated and disappointed about having to miss some time out there with my teammates, I take comfort in knowing that preparations have already begun for an epic return."