Browns HC Todd Monken comments on rookie TE Dae'Quan Wright's transfer portal status
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken addressed rookie tight end Dae'Quan Wright's entry into the NCAA transfer portal after the team's preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills. Wright, dressed for the game but not playing, is seeking another year of NCAA eligibility despite being on an NFL roster. This follows a legal ruling allowing certain players to transfer back to college, creating controversy around NCAA regulations. Wright's situation is particularly notable as he is one of the first players to utilize this loophole. It remains uncertain what will happen next regarding Wright's status with the Browns or potential collegiate opportunities.
- •Dae'Quan Wright entered the NCAA transfer portal this week.
- •Todd Monken expressed confusion over the transfer situation.
- •Wright was dressed but did not play against the Bills.
- •A ruling allows some NFL players to transfer back to college.
- •Wright may consider reuniting with former coach Lane Kiffin at LSU.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Browns HC Todd Monken on rookie TE Dae'Quan Wright entering the NCAA transfer portal: 'Ain't this sh** crazy?'
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Browns HC Todd Monken on rookie TE Dae'Quan Wright entering the NCAA transfer portal: 'Ain't this s*** crazy?'
- 11:43 PMNBCSports.com — Browns coach Todd Monken on TE Dae'Quan Wright entering the portal: "Man, isn't this shit crazy?" - NBC Sports
"Browns coach Todd Monken has spent much of his career in the college ranks.
"Todd Monken also doesn't seem to know what's going on with the NCAA.
"Todd Monken also doesn't seem to know what's going on with the NCAA.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:03 AMBrowns HC Todd Monken on rookie TE Dae'Quan Wright entering the NCAA transfer portal: 'Ain't this sh** crazy?'
Todd Monken also doesn't seem to know what's going on with the NCAA.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:03 AMBrowns HC Todd Monken on rookie TE Dae'Quan Wright entering the NCAA transfer portal: 'Ain't this s*** crazy?'
Todd Monken also doesn't seem to know what's going on with the NCAA.
- NBCSports.comAug 22, 2026, 11:43 PMBrowns coach Todd Monken on TE Dae'Quan Wright entering the portal: "Man, isn't this shit crazy?" - NBC Sports
Browns coach Todd Monken has spent much of his career in the college ranks.
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