Browns plan to split quarterback duties in preseason finale against Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken revealed plans for the team's preseason finale against the New England Patriots. Deshaun Watson will not participate, and the Browns will sit all starters, including Shedeur Sanders. Instead, Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green are set to split quarterback duties. This decision comes as the Browns approach the 53-man roster cut deadline, indicating potential trade considerations for Gabriel, who lost the backup role last season.
- •Browns will sit Deshaun Watson and all starters against Patriots
- •Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green will share quarterback duties
- •Roster cuts to 53 players are approaching for the Browns
- •Gabriel's future may be uncertain following preseason performance
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken shares the Browns plan at quarterback for preseason finale
"Here is the plan at quarterback for the Browns in the preseason finale.
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