Cleveland Browns 2026 training camp position preview: Offensive line
We'll see a rebuilt Browns offensive line at training camp. Is it better?
We'll see a rebuilt Browns offensive line at training camp. Is it better?Chris Easterling, Akron Beacon JournalMon, July 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM UTC·3 min read
BEREA ― There are just nine days until the Browns hold their first full-squad training camp practice. That will take place on July 29, one day after veterans report.
This continues our Browns training camp preview series looking at each of the team's position groups. This preview takes a look at the offensive line, a position the team has completely overhauled in the offseason.
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Let's dive into the position group that needs to come together and do it fast for the Browns.
Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson take part in a passing drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea jumps for a catch during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns cornerback D'Angelo Ross tries to stop wide receiver Isaiah Bond during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams celebrates after a play during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Jimmy Haslam, Cleveland Browns owner, watches team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel wears number 8 as he takes part in a drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns wide receiver Gage Larvadain runs after a catch during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns tight end Joe Royer runs during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders tries to evade cornerback Myles Bryant during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken calls out to his players during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signals before the snap during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders readies a pass Dduring team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman, right, runs after a reception during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins tries to get away from cornerback D'Angelo Ross as defensive end Alex Wright and linebacker Nathaniel Watson look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks to pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hands off during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns safety Christopher Edmonds tries to knock the ball from ight end Brenden Bates during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken takes notes during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders resides a pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throw a pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns safety Christopher Edmonds takes part in a special teams drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns Jared Verse (8) runs a drill as teammates defensive end Julian Okwara, Khordae Sydnor, Alex Wright and Adin Huntington look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones and center Kingsley Eguakun walk off the field after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken makes joke about the construction noise as he gets ready to address the media after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken addresses the media after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)1 / 25
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson take part in a passing drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea jumps for a catch during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns cornerback D'Angelo Ross tries to stop wide receiver Isaiah Bond during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams celebrates after a play during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Jimmy Haslam, Cleveland Browns owner, watches team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel wears number 8 as he takes part in a drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Gage Larvadain runs after a catch during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns tight end Joe Royer runs during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders tries to evade cornerback Myles Bryant during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken calls out to his players during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signals before the snap during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders readies a pass Dduring team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman, right, runs after a reception during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins tries to get away from cornerback D'Angelo Ross as defensive end Alex Wright and linebacker Nathaniel Watson look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks to pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hands off during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns safety Christopher Edmonds tries to knock the ball from ight end Brenden Bates during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken takes notes during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders resides a pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throw a pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns safety Christopher Edmonds takes part in a special teams drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns Jared Verse (8) runs a drill as teammates defensive end Julian Okwara, Khordae Sydnor, Alex Wright and Adin Huntington look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones and center Kingsley Eguakun walk off the field after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken makes joke about the construction noise as he gets ready to address the media after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken addresses the media after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026. (Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
What OL are on Cleveland Browns 90-man roster entering 2026 training camp?
Austin Barber, OT: At the University of Florida in 2025
Parker Brailsford, C: At the University of Alabama in 2025
Jeremiah Byers, OT: On Browns roster, did not play in 2025
Jack Conley, G/T: On Browns practice squad in 2025
Kingsley Eguakan, C: On Browns roster, did not play in 2025
Spencer Fano, OT: At the University of Utah in 2025
Kendrick Green, G: Played in 1 game in 2025
Tytus Howard, OT: Played in 16 games for the Houston Texans, 16 starts in 2025
Elgton Jenkins, C/G: Played in 9 games for Green Bay Packers, 9 starts in 2025
Teven Jenkins, G/T: Played in 17 games, 4 starts in 2025
Zion Johnson, G/T: Played in 17 games for the Los Angeles Chargers, 16 starts in 2025
Dawand Jones, OT: Played in 3 games, 3 starts in 2025
KT Leveston, G/T: Played in 16 games, 7 starts in 2025
Izavion Miller, OT: At Auburn University in 2025
Tyre Phillips, OT: On Browns practice squad in 2025
Luke Wypler, C: Played in 17 games, 7 starts in 2025
Zak Zinter, C/G: Played in 5 games in 2025
What is main 2026 training camp storyline for Cleveland Browns OL?
No Browns position group has changed more from 2025 to 2026 than the offensive line. The Browns' starting five linemen for the season opener will all be new. The question is, how does it all come together? It appears that four of the five starters are essentially set, although there may be a spot or two to change. That includes Fano, the No. 9 overall pick in the draft, at left tackle, free-agent signees Johnson at left guard and Elgton Jenkins at center and trade acquisition Howard at right tackle. They still need to find the right guard spot, as well as the top backups.
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Cleveland Browns OL to keep an eye on during 2026 training camp
Jones is the 2023 fourth-round pick out of Ohio State whose career has been sabotaged by season-ending injuries each of his first three years in the league. That has prevented him from either establishing himself at a spot, or getting enough consistent reps to allow for a full evaluation of his future potential. Jones came into the offseason program slimmed down, and worked regularly with the first offensive group along with Fano. Jones has a chance this camp to establish himself in the swing tackle role at the worse. The question is, could he find a way into the starting lineup?
How does Browns OL emerge from 2026 training camp?
The right guard spot is the one hole in the line that is truly up for grabs, with Leveston, Teven Jenkins and even potentially rookie Barber in line to play there. There's also a world in which Brailsford has a strong enough camp at center that it allows the Browns to move Elgton Jenkins to his more natural guard position. If not, he'll remain at center. Howard, Fano and Johnson all seem like, if not locked in, then at least operating from an advantageous position.
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