Browns Ready for Season Opener | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Alright, so the Cleveland Browns are kicking off their season this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Practice started up on Monday, and it sounds like they're getting some key players back on the field. Tevin Jenkins was at practice, which is good news for that right-guard spot, though Austin Barber is apparently making a strong case for playing time. 2. Malik Collins is also good to go. Now, here's a twist on leadership. Coach Todd Munkin is enaming permanent captains this year. Instead, he's going with a rotational system. Each week, two offensive players, two defensive players, and one special team's player will be named captains. The coaches will pick them, and then at the end of the season, they'll vote on overall captains. This approach seems to be a strategic move, especially with a young team and the possibility of changes at quarterback throughout the year. It makes sense not to lock in a permanent captain if you're unsure who will be leading

1:00the charge, weekend, and week out. It's a way to spread that leadership responsibility around. On the injury front, Isaiah Bond is back at practice after clearing concussion protocol. He had entered it during a game against the bills, but hadn't been practicing since. The good news is, the entire 53-man roster was on the field Monday, meaning the Browns are heading into week 1 with a pretty healthy squad. So it looks like the Browns are gearing up for their opener, with a full roster and a fresh take on team leadership. We'll see how this rotational captain see plays out as the season unfolds.