Cleveland Browns rookie Austin Barber aims for starting guard position
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Cleveland Browns rookie Austin Barber has caught the attention of head coach Todd Monken during training camp. Following significant changes to the offensive line, including the retirements and departures of key players, Barber is positioned to compete for a starting role at right guard. Monken praised Barber's adaptability and eagerness to learn, noting his growth from tackle to guard. The final decision on the starting guard position remains open as practices continue leading up to the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- •Austin Barber impresses coaches during training camp.
- •Cleveland's offensive line has undergone significant offseason changes.
- •Head coach Todd Monken highlights Barber's adaptability and coaching responsiveness.
- •The Browns expect to finalize their starting lineup before the season opener against the Jaguars.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Browns Rookie Austin Barber Is Turning Heads as Teven Jenkins Faces a Real Week 1 Challenge
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns: Is this rookie playing himself into a starter’s role?
"The Cleveland Browns’ rookie Austin Barber entered the offseason without much attention after Cleveland traded back into the third round to select him. However, his strong preseason work has changed the conversation around the rookie. Now, the Browns may have a genuine starting competition developing at right guard, as Barber makes it difficult for the […] The post Browns Rookie Austin Barber Is Turning Heads as Teven Jenkins Faces a Real Week 1 Challenge appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Head coach Todd Monken likes what he has seen from Austin Barber, who might find himself starting at guard soon enough.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:34 PMBrowns Rookie Austin Barber Is Turning Heads as Teven Jenkins Faces a Real Week 1 Challenge
The Cleveland Browns’ rookie Austin Barber entered the offseason without much attention after Cleveland traded back into the third round to select him. However, his strong preseason work has changed the conversation around the rookie. Now, the Browns may have a genuine starting competition developing at right guard, as Barber makes it difficult for the […] The post Browns Rookie Austin Barber Is Turning Heads as Teven Jenkins Faces a Real Week 1 Challenge appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:18 PMCleveland Browns: Is this rookie playing himself into a starter’s role?
Head coach Todd Monken likes what he has seen from Austin Barber, who might find himself starting at guard soon enough.
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