Dustin Hopkins Injured: Browns' Latest News Sparks Shock!

Cleveland Browns hit with injury woes on Christmas Eve game.

Kicker Dustin Hopkins injured his hamstring during a 98-yard kickoff return.

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Punter Corey Bojorquez also got injured, leaving Browns in a tough spot.

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Browns had to go for it on fourth downs and attempt two-point conversions without a kicker.

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The team's head coach, Kevin Stefanski, unsure about the extent of Hopkins' injury.

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Hopkins had an impressive season, knocking in 33-of-36 field goal attempts.

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Limited options available for the Browns to find a replacement kicker.

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Robbie Gould considered, but he's recently said he's retired.

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Browns face a short week and need to make a quick decision before their next game against the New York Jets.

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