Browns face Bears in preseason opener with players to watch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Browns play the Bears in a preseason opener on August 15, featuring several players under close scrutiny. Coach Todd Monken plans to field most starters, including quarterback Deshaun Watson for the first half. Position battles, especially on the offensive line and among linebackers, will be a focal point. The game offers opportunities for rookies like Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and Tyreak Sapp, who are looking to prove themselves amidst a series of injuries on the defensive line.
- •Browns face Bears in Chicago on August 15.
- •Deshaun Watson will start and play the first half.
- •Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and Tyreak Sapp are key rookies to watch.
- •Offensive line performance is a critical area of focus.
- •Injuries affect participation and starting roles significantly.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Who's under a microscope in Browns' preseason opener at Chicago Bears?
"The Browns open the preseason at the Bears Aug. 15. These five players and this one position group will be heavily scrutinized.
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