Browns Backers – 2026: A New Era Is Taking Shape
The 2026 Cleveland Browns season is here, and there are plenty of reasons for Browns fans to be excited. After back-to-back strong drafts, Cleveland has assembled one of its most promising groups of young players in years.
The outstanding 2025 draft class gave the Browns immediate building blocks, led by NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year LB Carson Schwesinger, disruptive DT Mason Graham, record-setting TE Harold Fannin Jr., and talented RB Quinshon Judkins. And QB Shedeur Sanders enters his second season with valuable NFL experience and the opportunity to continue his development.
Then came another highly regarded class in 2026.
The Browns added two major pieces to the offensive line in first-round OT Spenser Fano and OT Austin Barber, while giving the offense two exciting young receiving weapons in KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. Both rookie receivers have already generated plenty of excitement and have the talent to become important parts of Cleveland’s offense. On defense, S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren adds another promising young player to an increasingly talented unit.
And the defense has another huge young cornerstone in Jared Verse, giving Cleveland back-to-back Defensive Rookies of the Year in Verse and Schwesinger. Add established stars and veterans around this young talent, and suddenly the Browns have the makings of a team that can surprise people.
No one knows exactly where the 2026 season will take us—that’s part of being a Browns fan! But after two excellent drafts, the talent level is clearly rising and the foundation for winning football is being built.
Through all the ups and downs, one thing never changes: Browns fans don’t fold. We endure.
There are no stronger or more loyal fans in the NFL, and nowhere is that more evident than with the Bay Area Browns Backers (BABB). For 40 years, we’ve kept Browns pride alive and loud in Northern California and beyond.
Your membership helps make it all possible. Our treasury supports BABB tees sold at cost, Browns giveaways at our watch locations, our website, club activities and charitable contributions.
So renew your membership, wear the Orange & Brown, join us on game day—and get ready for another crazy, unpredictable and hopefully very fun Browns season.
A talented young core is taking shape. The future is getting brighter. And playoff football in Cleveland may be closer than the pessimists think.
GO BROWNS!
— Bud Genovese, President, Bay Area Browns Backers
BABB Membership — Just $20 a Year
BABB is a 100% volunteer-run organization, and your modest $20 annual membership keeps our club thriving. Your dues directly support everything we do — from tee-shirt design and production to providing free Cleveland Browns raffle items at our game-watch locations. More than just football, BABB is about community and giving back. A portion of our proceeds goes toward charitable causes, including the Cleveland Browns Foundation, which supports children and families throughout Northeast Ohio. Many of our members generously contribute above the base $20, and every additional dollar truly makes a difference.
Whether you’re a longtime member or brand new… whether you live in the Bay Area or across the country… your support matters. In fact, many members proudly renew even after moving away. We have active, paid members throughout the United States — and even in the UK!
Why Join BABB?
- Support and be part of a passionate, all-volunteer Browns Backers club
- Enjoy exclusive access to our club tee-shirts
- Participate in free Browns raffles at watch parties
- Receive our highly respected, year-round emails featuring club news and in-depth Browns insight
- Help support meaningful charitable causes
- Stay connected with fellow Browns fans wherever you live
Click to print our member form: Membership form.
Let’s make 2026 unforgettable.
Keep the faith. Show your pride. Stand with fellow fans.
Join BABB today — and as always… Go Browns! 🧡🏈
2026 Season Schedule
BABB Browns fans at the notorious R Bar in San Francisco
BABB Party, locations and Browns Player Banquet video clips:
BABB Banquet with OT Mitchell Schwartz: https://youtu.be/pfICKj6qYIQ
BABB Banquet Interviews: https://youtu.be/-qDOtnFLuEU
SF’s R Bar: BABBers celebrate win: https://youtu.be/2IpztqocMCA
Browns at Raiders BABB Party: https://youtu.be/njDjpMQsDpU
Late, great Earl Dworkin at Palo Alto site: https://youtu.be/9CVnVI6TKoU
BABB interviews at San Ramon location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASP_7R4WrVI
Cleveland is truly a world class destination!
To help plan your trip, see these links for tips on places to visit during your Browns game trip to Cleveland. And plan a day or two extra to see these quality attractions!
https://www.thisiscleveland.com/things-to-do/major-attractions
https://clevelandmagazine.com/food-drink
https://clevelandmagazine.com/food-drink/best-restaurants
https://www.clevelandart.org/visit/admission-and-hours
https://shop.clevelandart.org/
https://www.thisiscleveland.com/locations?category=46&neighborhood=13&tag=hotel
Cool in Cleveland!
See Hector Lopez, our own San Jose based Bay Area Browns Backer in Cleveland and other areas wearing Browns gear. Young Hector is a talented, cool young man and he and his family are loyal Browns fans.
Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg-H_h0539A
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