2026 Cleveland Browns season

2026 Cleveland Browns season

The 2026 season will be the Cleveland Browns' 74th as a member of the National Football League (NFL), their 78th overall, their seventh under general manager Andrew Berry, and their first under new head coach Todd Monken. The Browns will attempt to improve on their 5–12 record from 2025, return to the playoffs after a two-year absence, and end their 33-season division title drought, having last won the then-AFC Central in (/wiki/1989ClevelandBrownsseason).

Offseason

Coaching changes

On January 5, the Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski. During his six-year tenure, the Browns had a 45–56 (.446) record (5–12 in (/wiki/2025ClevelandBrownsseason)), with two playoff appearances. On January 28, the Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as head coach.

On January 22, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees accepted the same position with the Atlanta Falcons to remain on Stefanski's staff, as Atlanta had hired Stefanski on January 18. On January 30, the Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens run game coordinator Travis Switzer as offensive coordinator.

On January 29, special teams coordinator Ray Ventrone accepted the same position with the Los Angeles Rams after two seasons with the Browns. On February 10, the Browns hired former Green Bay Packers assistant special teams coordinator Byron Storer as special teams coordinator.

On February 6, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz resigned. On February 16, the Browns hired former Atlanta Falcons defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator.

Free agency

<table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Player</th><th>Tag</th><th>2026 team</th><th>Signed</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>CB</td><td>Tre Avery</td><td>UFA</td><td>Cleveland Browns</td><td>March 17</td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>Jerome Baker</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>G</td><td>Joel Bitonio</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>P</td><td>Corey Bojorquez</td><td>UFA</td><td>Cleveland Browns</td><td>March 12</td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>Devin Bush Jr.</td><td>UFA</td><td>Chicago Bears</td><td>March 11</td></tr><tr><td>WR</td><td>DeAndre Carter</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>OT</td><td>Jack Conklin</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>Mohamoud Diabate</td><td>RFA</td><td>Tennessee Titans</td><td>March 23</td></tr><tr><td>CB</td><td>Martin Emerson</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>Jerome Ford</td><td>UFA</td><td>Washington Commanders</td><td>March 19</td></tr><tr><td>DT</td><td>Shelby Harris</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>S</td><td>Ronnie Hickman</td><td>RFA</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>S</td><td>Rayshawn Jenkins</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>DE</td><td>Sam Kamara</td><td>RFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>CB</td><td>Anthony Kendall</td><td>ERFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TE</td><td>David Njoku</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>Ethan Pocic</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>OT</td><td>Cam Robinson</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>CB</td><td>D'Angelo Ross</td><td>UFA</td><td>Cleveland Browns</td><td>March 17</td></tr><tr><td>G</td><td>Wyatt Teller</td><td>UFA</td><td>Houston Texans</td><td>March 17</td></tr><tr><td>DE</td><td>Cameron Thomas</td><td>UFA</td><td>Atlanta Falcons</td><td>March 12</td></tr><tr><td>CB</td><td>Sam Webb</td><td>RFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TE</td><td>Blake Whiteheart</td><td>RFA</td><td>Cleveland Browns</td><td>March 23</td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>Trayveon Williams</td><td>UFA</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Signings

Pos	Player	2025 team	Signed
DT	Kalia Davis	San Francisco 49ers	March 19
C	Elgton Jenkins	Green Bay Packers	March 11
G	Zion Johnson	Los Angeles Chargers	March 11
TE	Jack Stoll	New Orleans Saonts	March 11
S	Daniel Thomas	Detroit Lions	March 20
WR	Tylan Wallace	Baltimore Ravens	March 18
LB	Quincy Williams	New York Jets	March 11

Trades

2026 Cleveland Browns Offseason Trades
Date	Team	Player(s)/Asset(s) Received	Player(s)/Asset(s) Traded
March 11	Houston Texans	OT Tytus Howard	2026 5th-round pick

Draft

Round	Selection	Player	Position	College	Notes
1	6
24				From Jaguars
2	39
3	70
4	107
5	141	Traded to the Houston Texans	From Raiders
146
149				From Bengals
6	182	Traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars	From Jets
188	Traded to the Seattle Seahawks
199	Traded to the Cincinnati Bengals	From Lions
206				From Bears
7	222	Traded to the Detroit Lions
239	Traded to the Chicago Bears	From Eagles via Jaguars
242	Traded to the New York Jets	From Bills
248				From Seahawks

Preseason

2026 Cleveland Browns season

The Browns' preseason opponents and schedule will be announced in the spring.

Regular season

2026 opponents

Listed below are the Browns' opponents for (/wiki/2026NFLseason). Exact dates and times will be announced in the spring.

Category	Home	Away
Division opponents (AFC North)	Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Pittsburgh Steelers
Conference opponents (AFC South)	Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts	Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans
Conference opponents (based on 2025 division placement)	Las Vegas Raiders	New York Jets
Interconference opponents (NFC South)	Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers	New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Interconference opponent (based on 2025 division placement)	No game	New York Giants