Browns' Todd Monken reveals 'great' KC Concepcion injury news months after surgery

Browns' Todd Monken reveals 'great' KC Concepcion injury news months after surgery originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cleveland Browns came into the 2026 NFL offseason with a massive need for offensive talent, specifically at two position groups: offensive line and wide receiver.

Through free agency and the trade market, the OL went under massive renovations, with only left tackle unfilled. They then addressed that with Spencer Fano in Round 1, and a bit down the board, they took WR KC Concepcion to fill a WR need. But, before the NFL Draft, Concepcion underwent a knee scope, which is some cause for concern.

At least, that was the case before Todd Monken's update. Browns get welcome news on KC Concepcion after surgery As Carter Bahns of CBS Sports reports, "Todd Monken said Cocnepcion's knee is 'great' after what was described as a 'routine and preventative' arthroscopic surgery ahead of the draft. " Concepcion was the 24th pick by the Browns in the 2026 NFL Draft's first round, and he will likely take over one of the top receiver spots in the offense this season.

MORE : Todd Monken reveals QB plan for Browns thats good news for Shedeur Sanders With Jerry Jeudy's struggles last year, Concepcion is set to be a high-volume option for the Browns offense in 2026 under Monken. He's drawn Zay Flowers comparisons, and with Monken in charge of the offense after his stint in Baltimore, there's plenty of reason to be optimistic about Concepcion's potential production this upcoming season. And now, with this report that his knee scope went well and he's doing well, there is plenty of reason to get excited about the Browns' rookie WR this upcoming season.