Browns rookie KC Concepcion shines in preseason against Bears
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
In their 2026 preseason opener, the Cleveland Browns faced the Chicago Bears, ultimately losing 34-10. Rookie KC Concepcion made a notable impact, returning a punt to set up a field goal and scoring the Browns' only touchdown, taking them to a 10-0 lead. The game was tied 10-10 at halftime, but the Bears scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second half. Deshaun Watson had a strong start for the Browns, completing 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards before being replaced by Shedeur Sanders, who finished 6-for-11 for 79 yards. Cleveland will host the Buffalo Bills in their next preseason game on August 22.
- •Browns lose 34-10 to Bears in preseason opener
- •KC Concepcion scored Cleveland's only touchdown
- •Game tied 10-10 at halftime
- •Deshaun Watson went 11-for-15 for 126 yards
- •Next game against Buffalo on August 22
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Browns' rookie class shines in first preseason game against the Bears
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Browns rookie wideout impresses in preseason loss to Bears
"The Cleveland Browns rookie class was the focal point of the Browns' attack on Saturday against the Bears and they stepped up to the challenge.
"A rookie stood out for the Cleveland Browns in their 2026 preseason opener against the Chicago Bears.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:41 AMBrowns' rookie class shines in first preseason game against the Bears
The Cleveland Browns rookie class was the focal point of the Browns' attack on Saturday against the Bears and they stepped up to the challenge.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:35 PMBrowns rookie wideout impresses in preseason loss to Bears
A rookie stood out for the Cleveland Browns in their 2026 preseason opener against the Chicago Bears.
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