Dawand Jones

NFL player. Position: LT. Team: CLE.

Quick Facts

Position: Left Tackle (LT)
Team: CLE (Cleveland Browns)
Bye week (2026): 11
Career starts: 20

2026 Outlook

Third-year tackle on the hot seat after three seasons marked by injury. Started well on left side after Jed Wills departure, but injuries have derailed his development: out on IR each of his first two years, then injured Week 3 of 2025 (LCL tear and hamstring avulsion). Early in-season timing gave him more recovery time. Competed at minicamp, but now faces Spencer Fano (first-round pick) challenging for the left tackle job. Jones restructured his rookie deal (cut guaranteed money from $3.6M to $1.5M), creating a financial incentive to bench him. The question: will coaches give Fano time to develop or let Jones' experience carry the day? (per 2026 Browns offseason: Veterans on the hot seat after the NFL draft)

Role / Depth Chart

Left tackle competing with first-round pick Spencer Fano. High risk of losing the starting job due to draft capital and coaching preference for development.

Injury Status

Recovered from 2025 Week 3 knee surgery (LCL tear and hamstring avulsion). History of recurring injuries a major concern for durability.

Recent News

2026-05-31 — 2026 Browns offseason: Veterans on the hot seat after the NFL draft (2026 Browns offseason: Veterans on the hot seat after the NFL draft)

Open Questions

Can Dawand Jones stay healthy in 2026, or will injury issues continue to plague his career?