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Isaac Rochell jokes about NFL return amid Browns' struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Isaac Rochell jokes about NFL return amid Browns' struggles

Summary

Former Cleveland Browns defensive end Isaac Rochell humorously hinted at coming out of retirement to aid the team's struggling defense following a disappointing 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13, 2026. Cleveland fell behind 24-0 at halftime, and despite Deshaun Watson throwing a touchdown pass in the second half, they could not recover. With 11 penalties assessed and just 272 net yards gained, the Browns face scrutiny as they prepare for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach Todd Monken acknowledged issues with both coaching and play execution. Rochell's post referenced his connection to the team from his 2023 season, but he made it clear the comment was a joke.

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•Browns lost 34-10 to Jaguars on September 13, 2026.
•Cleveland trailed 24-0 at halftime.
•Deshaun Watson passed for 205 yards and one touchdown.
•Isaac Rochell joked about unretirement for defense help.
•Cleveland has Week 2 matchup against Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Browns DE With 9.5 Career Sacks Teases Return to Rescue Todd Monken’s Defense

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Todd Monken’s debut as Cleveland Browns head coach couldn’t have gone much worse. The Browns were blanked 24-0 at halftime before losing 34-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, a performance so lopsided it had fans and former players shaking their heads before the final whistle. It was bad enough to pull a retired player out of […] The post Ex-Browns DE With 9.5 Career Sacks Teases Return to Rescue Todd Monken’s Defense appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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