The Cleveland Browns open the preseason Saturday in Chicago with coach Todd Monken planning to play all of his healthy starters. But the regulars won’t play long, and the defense currently has multiple first- and second-team players dealing with injuries.With a new head coach, new special teams coach and an organizational plan to eventually have one of the league’s youngest rosters, Saturday’s game is about much more than just Monken evaluating quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in a game-like setting.Across the roster, there are plenty of jobs to be won. If you’re planning on keeping score at home, here are eight names to know for the guys in the orange helmets Saturday.Jimmy Haslam on 2026 expectations for the BrownsZac JacksonDenzel Boston, WRFor many fans, Saturday will be their first glimpse at the rookie who’s arguably been the standout offensive player of the spring and summer. Boston has earned a full-time role and will play mostly as the outside X receiver.Austin Barber, OTAnother drafted rookie who catches the eye because of his size, Barber moved back to his primary college position of left tackle last week. Barber is definitely making the roster and is in the mix to be Cleveland’s top swing tackle, but he had played almost exclusively right tackle this spring and summer before the last few days. He might eventually get a look at right guard, too, but the real evaluation will begin this weekend with Barber’s first reps against outside competition.Donovan McMillon, SMcMillon made the team as an undrafted rookie last year and played in every game on special teams. He’s clearly a more confident player in his second season, but the safety group is more crowded, and the fight for roles is an interesting one. Rookie second-rounder Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is ascending quickly, and veteran Daniel Thomas is a physical player who should excel on special teams. McMillon needs a strong preseason to ensure he’ll be back in the mix.Gage Larvadain, WRLarvadain enters the weekend sixth in the Browns’ wide receiver line. The team will definitely keep five on the initial 53-man roster and could keep six, so Larvadain needs to impress over the next two weeks as a wide receiver and return specialist. Sanders and Larvadain have chemistry dating back to last summer, so look for Larvadain to get chances once Sanders enters the game in the third quarter. For now, Larvadain is definitely behind rising second-year wide receiver Isaiah Bond but probably slightly ahead of Luke Floriea.Edefuan Ulofoshio, LBUlofoshio was signed to Cleveland’s practice squad during the 2025 season and has played in five NFL games, mostly on special teams. He’s made a few notable plays in training camp and will have a chance to make the roster via special teams during the preseason. The Browns are thin at linebacker and currently dealing with injuries at multiple defensive spots across the depth chart, so every young defensive player who suits up Saturday is going to get a legitimate shot at making an impression — either by their primary position or in kick coverage.Luke Wypler, CEarly in camp, it didn’t appear that Wypler was in the plans. Veteran Elgton Jenkins has guaranteed money and a starting spot on the new line, while fifth-round rookie Parker Brailsford was drafted in part because Wypler is only signed through 2026. But Brailsford is out due to an undisclosed injury to his snapping hand, and Jenkins has missed several practice days for injury management. Wypler is clearly next in line and will try to prove to the new coaching staff that he can produce if called upon.Michael Coats Jr., CBCoats didn’t play high school football, and after three college stops he caught on with the Browns during the team’s rookie minicamp in May. He’s shown up around the ball on multiple occasions in training camp, and the Browns’ scramble for healthy bodies at cornerback has left them with four undrafted rookies due to suit up Saturday. Of that group, Coats is probably first in line. On Saturday, he gets a chance to perform for his current team and others who may eventually be looking.Wes Pahl, PThe Browns probably are going to stick with Corey Bojorquez as their punter for one more season. But there are three punters in camp, and Pahl is interesting enough that there’s a real competition taking place. Pahl averaged 46.5 yards per punt in his final college season last fall.