Browns to announce starting QB ahead of final preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
FootballThe Cleveland Browns will reveal their starting quarterback for the season opener on August 24 during training camp Day 18. Coach Todd Monken is expected to decide between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. The announcement comes following a 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on August 22. The Browns will wrap up their preseason on August 27 against the New England Patriots, likely resting their key starters, including both Watson and Sanders. The regular-season opener is scheduled for September 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- •Announcement of starting QB expected on August 24.
- •Browns lost to Bills 31-7 on August 22.
- •Final preseason game set for August 27 versus Patriots.
- •Regular-season opener against Jaguars is on September 13.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Who's the Browns' starting QB? Live updates from training camp Day 18
"Todd Monken is expected to name his starting quarterback for the Browns' season opener on Day 18 of training camp. Follow along here for updates.
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