Cleveland Browns may start five new offensive linemen against Jacksonville Jaguars

The Cleveland Browns could field an entirely new offensive line for their 2026 NFL season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 13. Should rookie Austin Barber start at right guard, the team will become the fourth non-expansion franchise since 1970 to open a season with five starters who were not on the roster the previous year. This configuration follows a period of overhaul for the team, which also sees quarterback Deshaun Watson returning to play for the first time in nearly 23 months. Teven Jenkins, the current front-runner for the right guard spot, has missed recent practices due to a back injury. The group includes Spencer Fano, Zion Johnson, Elgton Jenkins, and Tytus Howard, all of whom are new to the organization this season.

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