The Cleveland Browns are heading into their Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans with more than just a win on the line - this game could have serious implications for the 2026 NFL Draft order. But while much of the outside noise is focused on Deshaun Watson and his long-term future in Cleveland, the more immediate concern is the roster attrition the Browns are dealing with right now.
Cleveland will be without five key players on Sunday, including Watson, who’s sidelined with an Achilles injury. Also ruled out are tight end Brenden Bates (ankle), offensive linemen Jack Conklin (concussion) and Wyatt Teller (calf), and defensive tackle Adin Huntington (quad). That’s a lot of veteran experience and positional depth gone before kickoff.
Add to that another five players listed as questionable, and you start to get a clearer picture of the uphill battle the Browns are facing. Linebacker Devin Bush (foot), defensive tackles Mason Graham (ribs) and Mike Hall Jr. (knee), defensive end Isaiah McGuire (knee), and running back Dylan Sampson (calf) are all game-time decisions.
What’s interesting is that Cleveland only elevated one player from the practice squad heading into Sunday. That move suggests a level of optimism - or at least calculated risk - that some of the questionable players will be able to suit up. Among them, rookie defensive tackle Mason Graham is reportedly trending toward playing, which would be a big boost for a defense already missing some key interior pieces.
This is a team that’s had to lean on its depth all season, and Week 14 is shaping up to be no different. The Browns’ coaching staff has shown confidence in their young talent, and they’ll need that group to step up once again against a Titans squad that’s also looking to salvage something from a tough season.
With the playoffs likely out of reach, both teams are playing for pride - and position. Every snap matters, not just for the scoreboard, but for the front office’s future decisions. For the Browns, this is a chance to evaluate their roster under pressure, see which young players can rise to the occasion, and start shaping the blueprint for 2026 and beyond.