Browns coach Todd Monken to name starting quarterback on Monday
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken announced in a press conference that he will name the team's starting quarterback on Monday. Monken stated that recent comments from quarterback Deshaun Watson regarding fan reaction will not influence his decision. The Browns are preparing for their final preseason game on Thursday, and Monken hinted at the possibility of utilizing quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green if Watson is not selected as the starter. Monken emphasized the importance of team performance over fan sentiment in the lead-up to the announcement.
- •Todd Monken says starting quarterback will be named Monday.
- •Deshaun Watson's comments won't impact the decision.
- •Final preseason game is scheduled for Thursday.
- •Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green could see action if Watson isn't starting.
- 11:34 PMNBCSports.com — Could Deshaun Watson get a two-game audition for the starting job? - NBC Sports
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Could Deshaun Watson get a two-game audition for the starting job?
- 10:09 PMESPN — Monken: Watson comments not factor in QB call
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Monken says Watson's postgame comments won't factor in decision about Browns starting QB
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken anticipates naming a starting quarterback on Monday
"Todd Monken will take at least one more day before deciding if Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson will be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback on Sept. 13 in Jacksonville. Monken also noted that Watson's comments after the Browns' 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday are not expected to play a deciding factor in his final decision. Watson played his first game at Cleveland since Week 7 of the 2024 season when he ruptured his Achilles tendon for the first time late in the second quarter of a game against Cincinnati.
"Browns coach Todd Monken said he anticipates naming a starting quarterback Monday but that Deshaun Watson's postgame comments Saturday won't factor into his decision.
"Browns coach Todd Monken surely knows which quarterback he'll name as the team's starter on Monday.
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External links- NBCSports.comAug 23, 2026, 11:34 PMCould Deshaun Watson get a two-game audition for the starting job? - NBC Sports
Browns coach Todd Monken surely knows which quarterback he'll name as the team's starter on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:24 PMCould Deshaun Watson get a two-game audition for the starting job?
Browns coach Todd Monken surely knows which quarterback he'll name as the team's starter on Monday.
- ESPNAug 23, 2026, 10:09 PMMonken: Watson comments not factor in QB call
Browns coach Todd Monken said he anticipates naming a starting quarterback Monday but that Deshaun Watson's postgame comments Saturday won't factor into his decision.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 9:40 PMMonken says Watson's postgame comments won't factor in decision about Browns starting QB
Todd Monken will take at least one more day before deciding if Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson will be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback on Sept. 13 in Jacksonville. Monken also noted that Watson's comments after the Browns' 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday are not expected to play a deciding factor in his final decision. Watson played his first game at Cleveland since Week 7 of the 2024 season when he ruptured his Achilles tendon for the first time late in the second quarter of a game against Cincinnati.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 7:53 PMTodd Monken anticipates naming a starting quarterback on Monday
Monken says Saturday's comments from Deshaun Watson won't be a factor.
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