Browns consider Taylen Green as backup quarterback for Week 1 against Jaguars

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Browns consider Taylen Green as backup quarterback for Week 1 against Jaguars
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Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken indicated that rookie Taylen Green could serve as the team's active No. 2 quarterback for the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Deshaun Watson remains the starter, while Shedeur Sanders, who competed for the top position during the summer, faces the possibility of being a healthy inactive. The potential roster shift follows the placement of Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve. While the organization is evaluating specific offensive packages that involve Green's athleticism, Monken acknowledged that keeping three quarterbacks active on gameday remains an unlikely prospect. If the coaching staff proceeds with this plan, Green would move ahead of Sanders on the depth chart for the upcoming road game in Jacksonville.

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  • Deshaun Watson is the confirmed starter for the September 7 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Todd Monken identified Taylen Green as a candidate for the backup quarterback role.
  • Shedeur Sanders could be a healthy inactive if the Browns carry only two quarterbacks.
  • Dillon Gabriel is currently on the injured reserve list.
  • Coaches are exploring game packages that utilize Green's athletic ability.
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  • 5:39 PMYahoo SportsBrowns considering baffling QB depth chart decision with Shedeur Sanders
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This potential QB depth chart for Week 1 would not make much sense at-all.

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