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Browns to Start Two Rookie OLs

Published September 11, 2026 · Updated September 11, 2026 · NBC Sports

Cleveland Browns will start rookie offensive linemen Austin Barber and Spencer Fano on Sunday with Teven Jenkins ruled out.

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken announced that right guard Teven Jenkins will miss Sunday's season opener against the Jaguars due to a back injury. Rookie third-round pick Austin Barber will start in Jenkins' place.

The Browns will now start two rookies on their offensive line, with first-round pick Spencer Fano lining up at left tackle. This marks the first time since 1990 that Cleveland will deploy an entirely new offensive line. newsindata.org

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