Browns coach weighs QB options ahead of preseason opener against Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken is set to finalize his quarterback choice for the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on August 15. Monken has been assessing Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders throughout training camp and previews a possible public announcement as early as Monday. Both quarterbacks have shown varying degrees of performance, and while Monken plans to give each a start in the preseason, he emphasizes flexibility in decision-making based on performance in practice and the upcoming game.
- •Todd Monken reviews QB performances ahead of preseason game.
- •Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are in contention to start.
- •Decision on starting QB to be announced on Monday.
- •Both quarterbacks expected to start in preseason games.
- •Cleveland plays against Chicago Bears on August 15.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns closing in on QB decision for preseason opener
"Will it be Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders against the Bears? Decision could come on Monday.
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