Browns address pre-snap penalties in practice amid ongoing struggles

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Browns address pre-snap penalties in practice amid ongoing struggles
Summary

The Cleveland Browns have faced significant issues with pre-snap penalties this season. Coach Todd Monken highlighted that the team has been flagged for 82 penalties in nine games, half of which are pre-snap violations. Players are focusing on improving communication to minimize these penalties, particularly during away games. The most common infraction has been false starts, which have not only stalled drives but also contributed to overall undisciplined play. Monken emphasized that correcting these mistakes falls on the coaches and players alike, particularly the offensive line, which has seen multiple new starters this season.

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  • •Browns flagged 82 times for accepted penalties this season.
  • •Half of those penalties are pre-snap violations.
  • •Most frequent penalty is false starts with 17 infractions.
  • •Nine drives stalled due to false starts this season.
  • •Browns aim to improve communication in practice.
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  • 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — How Browns intend to solve their costly pre-snap penalty problem
What they're saying
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The Browns have struggled with pre-snap penalties all season. Coach Todd Monken admits it's something for which they've struggled to find answers.

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