Browns plan limited playtime for starters in first preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are scheduled to play their first preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Head coach Todd Monken indicated a desire to give the offensive starters, including quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, one series of play. Fans are being surveyed about their preferences for how much action the first-team offense should see, with options ranging from the first quarter to a little into the second half. Monken emphasized that this game may be used to evaluate the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.
- •Cleveland Browns face Chicago Bears on Saturday in preseason opener.
- •Todd Monken aims to give starters one series in the game.
- •Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are under consideration to start.
- •Fans are surveyed on expected playtime for first-team offense.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — How long should the Browns offensive starters play in the first preseason game? Reacts Survey
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