Cleveland’s right tackle Jack Conklin returned from injury in London, delivering a reassuring performance as rookie Dillon Gabriel faced his first start. Conklin allowed only one pressure and zero sacks across 36 dropbacks, keeping Gabriel clean from the right side. With Dawand Jones sidelined, Conklin’s health becomes the linchpin for a line that’s battled injuries all year, and his presence could unlock both pass protection and a more trustworthy rushing outlook for Cleveland.

The interior trio of Bitonio, Teller and Pocic has held, but tackles have been the weak link. Cornelius Lucas, KT Leveston and Thayer Munford Jr. rotated in, while the Browns added Cam Robinson via trade to shore up depth. Penalties and continued pressure at times show work remains. If Conklin stays healthy and Robinson quickly anchors the opposite edge, Cleveland’s line could stabilize and boost Gabriel’s fantasy upside the rest of the season.

The Browns face a season-defining O-line shakeup after Dawand Jones’ season-ending knee surgery in Week 3. Jones’s injury adds to a troubling knee history and leaves Cleveland looking for reliable, affordable depth as Conklin battles injuries and a veteran-packed line ages. Cornelius Lucas steps in as the lead swing tackle while rookie KT Leveston adds depth. With Bitonio, Teller and Pocic all free agents soon, Cleveland must weigh long-term restructuring against short-term continuity. The search for younger, cheaper linemen starts now.

The Browns are poised to carry four quarterbacks into the regular season, with Sanders set as QB4 behind Flacco, Gabriel and Pickett. Flacco led a measured preseason drive that produced a TD to Harold Fannin Jr., while Gabriel impressed in relief and Sanders showed upside in limited action. A knee injury to center Ethan Pocic could push the depth chart and early-season protection into flux. The four-QB strategy shapes early fantasy expectations at quarterback for Cleveland.