Browns promote rookie LT Spencer Fano to first-team offense

Saturday's altercation tipped Todd Monken's evaluation.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 101 min read

Todd Monken loved seeing rookie LT Spencer Fano stand his ground and fight back against Jared Verse on Saturday which ea Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: Monken said Fano earned the move by standing his ground against Jared Verse during Saturday's fight. Fano had already taken first-unit reps during Cleveland's June minicamp.

Why it matters: The promotion reshapes Cleveland's left-tackle competition during the preseason. It also gives the rookie regular work against Jared Verse, Cleveland's new defensive anchor.

By the numbers: Fano was the No.

What to watch: Watch whether Fano retains the first-team role through the Browns' remaining preseason work.

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