Browns coach Todd Monken uncertain on Week 8 QB strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken remains uncertain about the quarterback plan heading into their Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. With QB Dillon Gabriel returned to the 53-man roster, the Browns appear poised to keep four quarterbacks active. Despite this, Monken did not confirm whether Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders would serve as the backup behind starter Deshaun Watson. The decision will be finalized 90 minutes before kickoff when the team's inactive reports are released. This uncertainty adds an element of intrigue as the Browns look to continue their successful start to the season, having won five of their first seven games.
- •Todd Monken is head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
- •Dillon Gabriel returned to the 53-man roster.
- •Browns won five of their first seven games.
- •Final QB decision will come 90 minutes before kickoff.
- •Matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers is upcoming.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Browns HC Todd Monken noncommittal on QB plan for Week 8 vs. the Steelers
"Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken had an interesting comment related to Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel backup QB role
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