Browns insider addresses rumors regarding Taylen Green and Shedeur Sanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:19 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson remains the starting quarterback for the upcoming season despite ongoing speculation regarding the team's depth chart. While Shedeur Sanders is officially listed as the primary backup, rumors suggest rookie Taylen Green could compete for backup snaps or special usage in wildcat packages. Insider Mary Kay Cabot noted that while there is no immediate change to the depth chart, Green's work during training camp has drawn attention from head coach Todd Monken. The team enters the season with four quarterbacks, including Dillon Gabriel who is currently on injured reserve. Sources indicate that while Green has impressed coaches with his preparation, the organization previously viewed him as a long-term prospect for 2027. Official plans remain focused on Watson as the starter for Week 1.
- •Deshaun Watson is confirmed as the starting quarterback for the Browns.
- •Shedeur Sanders serves as the primary backup on the current depth chart.
- •Taylen Green has earned attention for his performance during training camp.
- •Dillon Gabriel is on injured reserve and ineligible to return until October.
- •The team previously planned for Green to develop for the 2027 season.
- 7:19 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Stranger Things Have Happened’ — Browns Insider Clears The Air on Rumors of Taylen Green Being QB2 Over Shedeur Sanders
"After months of speculation, Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson as his starting quarterback to open the season. But the Cleveland Browns’ QB drama seems to be far from over.
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