Browns alternate Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson in first two preseason games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Cleveland Browns will alternate quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson in their first two preseason games. Head coach Todd Monken confirmed they will each start one game but has not disclosed the order of the starts. The decision comes as the team continues to evaluate its quarterback competition, with their first preseason game set for Saturday against the Chicago Bears. Joint practices with the Buffalo Bills before the following week’s game will also involve splitting reps between the two quarterbacks, ensuring both get time with the starters during preparation.
- •Cleveland opens preseason against Chicago Bears on Saturday.
- •Watson and Sanders to start one game each.
- •Joint practices with Buffalo Bills will also feature both quarterbacks.
- •Monken prioritizes evaluation before a decision is made.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson to alternate starts in Browns' first 2 preseason games
"With the preseason upon them, the Cleveland Browns appear no closer to settling their quarterback competition than they were at the start of training camp. And they won't be for at least another two weeks.
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