The NFL schedule drops tomorrow, but the league has already unveiled its international lineup—and the Cleveland Browns are notably missing from the action. While rumors swirled about a potential matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris, France, those hopes have been dashed.
Instead, it's the Pittsburgh Steelers who will take the field in the City of Light against the Saints. That leaves the Browns as the only AFC North team without an international game this season. Their division rivals are packing their passports: the Baltimore Ravens will face the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil, and the Cincinnati Bengals are set to battle the Atlanta Falcons in Spain.
For Browns fans, there's a silver lining: Cleveland will enjoy the shortest travel schedule of any NFL team in 2026, barely leaving the comfort of home. After a London game last season and two tough years on the field, the league likely opted for a different approach. But if new head coach Todd Monken can steer the team back on track, don't be surprised to see the Browns back on the global stage soon.
