Todd Monken stepped into a unique situation when he was named head coach of the Cleveland Browns in January. The 60-year-old is now being tasked with leading — and narrowing down — one of the NFL’s youngest training camp rosters.
Since arriving in Berea, Monken has preached competition, and that jives well with the Browns’ current direction. General manager Andrew Berry has embraced a full youth movement, shaped by the team’s June 1 trade of Myles Garrett that now has the franchise set up well for the future.
To Monken’s credit, he doesn’t have Browns fans ready to throw away this 2026 season altogether. He’s been consistent in his messaging, that while Cleveland might have a young team on paper, it also has the talent and mindset to make this season more meaningful than just a bridge to the 2027 NFL Draft.
The Browns’ recent influx of young talent, on top of a mass exodus of veteran players whose contracts were left to expire at the start of the new league year, has fueled nothing but speculation with the offseason calendar now pointing toward the start of training camp. From quarterback to nickel corner to punt return specialist — the Browns will have enough open position battles this summer to count on two hands.
In that spirit, we’re previewing a list of 12 Dawg Fights for fans to track and follow when training camp kicks off on July 28.
The 12 training camp Dawg Fights that could define Todd Monken’s first season
- QB1: Todd Monken's biggest training camp decision starts with the Browns' battle for QB1
- EDGE4: The Browns' biggest training camp surprise could come off the edge
- Nickel: Browns' battle at nickelback is completely up for grabs
- RG: The Browns' rebuilt offensive line still has one missing piece
- ILB3: The Browns quietly created their biggest training camp mystery
- WR5: The Browns' crowded wide receiver room is about to force a difficult choice
- RB3: The Browns' final running back spot hinges on one key question
- TE2: The Browns' looming TE battle has no clear favorite (but two intriguing rookies)
- Swing tackle: The final piece of the Browns' offensive line puzzle is all about the future
- QB3: Taylen Green may force a difficult Browns decision for all the right reasons
- Center: The Browns' biggest offensive line gamble is about to be tested
- Punt returner: Gage Larvadain's only path to the Browns' 53-man roster won't come easy
Over the next few weeks, we’ll dig deeper into the Browns’ 2026 training camp roster, examining some of the intriguing position battles that are routinely glossed over by the mainstream media. Yes, the looming showdown between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is the obvious place to start, but who will be this year’s starter at inside linebacker alongside Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams? Who will be Harold Fannin Jr.’s sidekick at tight end?
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