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Cleveland native Jason Kelce excited for Browns start, ‘we’ve been waiting for this’

The Cleveland Browns have kicked off their 2026 campaign with a 4-2 record, offering a rare bright spot for a franchise that has long struggled for consistency. While the wins have been far from dominant—each could have easily gone the other way—they mark a promising early stretch for a roster stacked with young talent.

The Browns now sit atop the AFC North, a position that carries significant weight in a division where contention has been elusive for years. The team’s modest success has also reignited enthusiasm among fans, including a notable figure with deep Cleveland roots: Jason Kelce.

Though he spent his playing career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kelce has embraced the Browns’ recent progress, publicly shifting from a detached stance to openly celebrating the team’s progress. His brother, Travis Kelce, has long been a vocal supporter of Cleveland sports, even purchasing a stake in the Cleveland Guardians.

The contrast between the two brothers’ engagement with the Browns—one from the stands, the other now from the sidelines—highlights a growing sense of optimism in the city’s sports landscape.

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