Browns start two rookies on offensive line against the Jaguars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The Cleveland Browns will start two rookies on their offensive line for Sunday's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Todd Monken confirmed on Friday that right guard Teven Jenkins is ruled out due to a back injury. Rookie third-round pick Austin Barber will start in place of Jenkins, joining first-round pick Spencer Fano at left tackle. This deployment marks the first time since 1990 that the team will field an entirely new offensive line configuration. Elsewhere on the injury front, rookie center Parker Brailsford remains questionable with a thumb injury, while linebacker Carson Schwesinger and defensive tackle Maliek Collins are cleared to play.
- •Teven Jenkins is out for Sunday's game with a back injury.
- •Rookie Austin Barber will start at right guard.
- •First-round pick Spencer Fano will start at left tackle.
- •Parker Brailsford is questionable with a thumb injury.
- •Carson Schwesinger and Maliek Collins are expected to play.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Browns will start two rookie OLs with Teven Jenkins ruled out
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