Browns coach addresses Deshaun Watson's starting status ahead of Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken discussed Deshaun Watson's performance following a 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. As the team prepares for their Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monken emphasized a focus on immediate improvements rather than contemplating a quarterback change. Multiple options are available if a change becomes necessary, including Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, although Monken currently supports Watson's role as starter. The Browns will face the Buccaneers on September 24.
- •Browns lost 34-10 to Jaguars in Week 1.
- •Coach Monken not considering quarterback change at this time.
- •Browns next face the Buccaneers on September 24.
- •Options for quarterback include Sanders and Gabriel.
- •Monken emphasized focusing on weekly improvements.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Browns HC isn't 'thinking too far ahead' regarding Deshaun Watson
"Todd Monken isn't thinking about a quarterback change at the moment.
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