All starting, backup QBs on Browns schedule in 2026

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up as Joe Flacco #16 looks on prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Cleveland Browns 2026 schedule is out, and there continues to be a lot to dissect. The early schedule includes a loaded road schedule, which could be daunting, but a winning record heading into the bye week is possible. Cleveland is a big underdog heading into their Week 1 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, with a few games on the schedule easier, and a few harder, based on how the lineup shook out.

As always, the quarterback position will get an outsized amount of attention. Browns fans may be rooting for a few young ones this year, including on their team. A few of those are on Cleveland's 2026 schedule this year.

A quick look at the currently projected starting and backup QBs on the Browns 2026 schedule:

• Week 1: Jags - Trevor Lawrence, Nick Mullens
• Week 2: Bucs - Baker Mayfield, Jake Browning
• Week 3: Panthers - Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett
• Week 4: Steelers - Aaron Rodgers, Drew Allar
• Week 5: Jets - Geno Smith, Cade Klubnik
• Week 6: Ravens - Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley
• Week 7: Titans - Cam Ward, Mitch Trubisky
• Week 8: Steelers again
• Week 9: Saints - Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler
• Week 10: Texans - CJ Stroud, Davis Mills
• Week 11: Bye Week
• Week 12: Raiders - Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins
• Week 13: Bengals - Joe Burrow, Joe Flacco
• Week 14: Falcons - Michael Penix, Tua Tagovailoa
• Week 15: Giants - Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston
• Week 16: Ravens again
• Week 17: Colts - Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson
• Week 18: Bengals again

What jumps out to you about the Browns QB schedule this year?

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