Browns announce 2026 NFL preseason schedule with key matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Cleveland Browns released their 2026 NFL preseason schedule, featuring three games. The series begins on August 15 against the Chicago Bears, followed by home games against the Buffalo Bills on August 22 and the New England Patriots on August 27. The Browns, under new head coach Todd Monken, will be assessing various positions, particularly the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Additionally, fans will see the debut of key rookies, including projected starting left tackle Spencer Fano.
- •Browns preseason schedule starts on August 15 against Bears.
- •Home games are scheduled against Bills and Patriots in late August.
- •Quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is highlighted.
- •Rookies Spencer Fano, KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston set to make impact.
- •Defense will be tested without star Myles Garrett, traded to Rams.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Browns release 2026 NFL preseason schedule
"The Cleveland Browns have released its 2026 NFL preseason schedule on Thursday morning.
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