Browns coach Todd Monken outlines plans for Bills preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Todd Monken indicated that the Browns may not play many starters in the upcoming preseason game against the Bills, pending the outcome of their joint practice this Thursday. Monken told reporters that if the practices go well, both teams might keep their starters on the bench for the game. Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback for the Browns, while Deshaun Watson is set to play in the third quarter, regardless of the practice outcome. This marks the Browns' second preseason game, following a performance in their first outing.
- •Shedeur Sanders starts at quarterback for the Browns against the Bills.
- •Monken and Brady agreed to evaluate starters during joint practice.
- •If starters perform well, they may not play in the game.
- •Deshaun Watson plans to play in the third quarter of the game.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken: We won't play most starters against Bills if joint practice goes well
"Shedeur Sanders will get the start at quarterback against the Bills in the Browns' second preseason game, but he may not have many other first-stringers in the lineup with him.
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