Browns to announce starting quarterback decision on Monday
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken confirmed that the team will announce their starting quarterback on Monday. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders have been vying for the role since spring. Neither player will participate in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots on Thursday at 8 p.m., where Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green are expected to see action. The game will be available on Amazon Prime Video.
- •Todd Monken will reveal starting quarterback on Monday
- •Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are competing for the job
- •Neither will play in the preseason finale
- •Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green will play against New England
- •Preseason game scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m.
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"Deshaun Watson has won the competition to be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for the Sept. 13 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because coach Todd Monken has not publicly announced the move. Watson, a 10-year veteran, won the competition over Shedeur Sanders as both split reps with the first unit throughout the offseason, training camp and the preseason.
"Deshaun Watson has won the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition and will start their 2026 season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Watson edged out Shedeur Sanders after the two split first-team reps throughout training camp and preseason.
"Cleveland has officially named Watson its starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, beating out second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders for the job.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:08 AM‘If I’m Shedeur [Sanders], I’d Want Deshaun [Watson] To Start’ — Former Chargers Star Ready To Watch $230M QB Crash and Burn
It’s finally over. The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 7:45 PMBrowns name Deshaun Watson starting QB for Week 1 of 2026 NFL season
The Browns are set to announce the winner of the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Here's who will start for Cleveland.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:48 PMWhy Deshaun Watson won starting QB role for first game of Browns’ NFL season despite press conference
Deshaun Watson has won the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition and will start their 2026 season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Watson edged out Shedeur Sanders after the two split first-team reps throughout training camp and preseason.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:24 PMBrowns name Deshaun Watson starting quarterback
Cleveland has officially named Watson its starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, beating out second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders for the job.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:19 PMDeshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns starting quarterback, AP source says
Deshaun Watson has won the competition to be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for the Sept. 13 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because coach Todd Monken has not publicly announced the move. Watson, a 10-year veteran, won the competition over Shedeur Sanders as both split reps with the first unit throughout the offseason, training camp and the preseason.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:19 PMBrowns QB depth chart: Why Deshaun Watson beat out Shedeur Sanders in NFL’s most contentious QB1 battle
The veteran beats out Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 nod.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:15 PMDeshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns starter for 2026 season
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken will name Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback for the upcoming 2026 season, per ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:02 PMBrowns to name Deshaun Watson starting QB for Week 1 of 2026 NFL season
The Browns have announced the winner of the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Here's who will start for Cleveland.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:18 PMWhen will the Browns announce a starting quarterback?
Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders have been competing for the starting job since the Spring.
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