The Facts: A gruesome first-quarter leg injury suffered by Paul will end the veteran tight end's season, HC Jay Gruden confirmed late Thursday night.

Diehards Line: Paul’s left leg was rolled up by Browns linebacker Craig Robertson, and Gruden said after the preseason opener for both teams that Paul has a dislocated ankle. “A huge loss for us,” Gruden said. “He’s a great player and leader.” The Redskins listed Paul first on the initial depth chart earlier this week, ahead of Jordan Reed and Logan Paulsen, both of whom missed the preseason opener with injuries. First-year tight end Je’Ronn Hamm suffered an eye injury in the game, meaning the Redskins will be scanning the waiver wire and/or calling free agents immediately. Paul had 39 catches for 507 yards last year, the most productive of his career.