Browns to rotate QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson in preseason

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Browns to rotate QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson in preseason
Summary

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken plans to alternate Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson as starting quarterbacks during the preseason. Each quarterback is set to start one of the three games, with the leader of the competition most likely starting the final game. The decision follows an evaluation period that began with practice, as Monken aims for clarity before the regular season starts on September 13. Both quarterbacks have demonstrated their worthiness, keeping the competition close. Monken is prepared to announce the starter following a joint practice with the Buffalo Bills and the second preseason game.

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  • Monken orchestrates QB rotation plan for preseason games.
  • Sanders and Watson to start alternating games during preseason.
  • Final decision expected after joint practice with Bills.
  • Week 1 of the 2026 season begins on September 13.
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  • 2:54 AMYahoo SportsBrowns’ Todd Monken reveals preseason plan for Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders
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Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are expected to trade starts during the preseason, Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken closes in on QB1 decision

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The Browns quarterback watch will continue into the preseason, with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders still in a battle for the QB1 role.

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