Cleveland Browns open NFL regular season against Jacksonville Jaguars

The Cleveland Browns begin their 2026 NFL regular season on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Under new head coach Todd Monken, the Browns face a personnel challenge with five new starters on the offensive line. Defensively, Cleveland seeks to replicate the system established by former defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to contain a Jacksonville offense featuring quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars enter the matchup with uncertainties at running back following the departure of Travis Etienne and look to rookie Emmanuel Pregnon to bolster their interior offensive line. Jacksonville relies on a pass-rushing duo of Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen to pressure the Cleveland front, while the Browns aim to extend a streak of 45 consecutive games without allowing 300 passing yards. The game represents a test for both rosters as they integrate new personnel into established schemes for the season opener.

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