Browns undergo significant changes as they prepare for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are set to enter the 2026 NFL season with a new head coach, Todd Monken, following a disappointing 5-12 finish in 2025. The team experienced instability at quarterback, utilizing three different starters last season. Key veterans have been released, paving the way for younger players like Carson Schwesinger and Harold Fannin Jr. to step into larger roles. Additional investments in the offensive line are expected to support returning quarterback Shedeur Sanders and potentially Deshaun Watson, who is recovering from injury. The adjustments signal a commitment to building a more cohesive and competitive roster.
- •Browns finished 2025 season with a 5-12 record.
- •Todd Monken is the new head coach for 2026.
- •Three quarterbacks started games in 2025, leading to offensive inconsistency.
- •Veterans Joel Bitonio, Wyatt Teller, and David Njoku have left the team.
- •Young players have the opportunity to take on larger roles in 2026.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Biggest difference between the 2025 and 2026 Browns
"The Cleveland Browns enter 2026 with a new head coach, roster changes, and renewed optimism.
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