Cleveland Browns set to begin new season with Todd Monken as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Cleveland Browns enter the 2026 season with Todd Monken replacing Kevin Stefanski as head coach. After a disappointing 5-12 finish last season, the team aims to rebuild under new leadership. Key to their improvement will be the performance of Deshaun Watson, who missed the previous season due to injury. The Browns' potential ceiling is projected at 8-9 if Watson returns to peak form, while a floor of 3-14 looms if he struggles and other key players do not step up. The team's historical challenges add to the uncertainty of their prospects this season.
- •Cleveland hires Todd Monken as head coach for 2026 season.
- •Deshaun Watson aims for a comeback after missing the last season.
- •Browns' ceiling for 2026 projected at 8-9; floor at 3-14.
- •Team struggles historically complicate expectations for improvement.
- •Previous coach Kevin Stefanski led the team to two playoff appearances.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — What is the ceiling (and floor) for the Cleveland Browns in 2026?
"Can the Browns turn their fortunes around under new leadership?
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