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Cleveland Browns ticket prices drop following quarterback decision

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:31 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Cleveland Browns ticket prices drop following quarterback decision

Summary

Cleveland Browns ticket prices have declined on the secondary market after head coach Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. The decision pushes rookie Shedeur Sanders to the backup role, a move that prompted a sharp reduction in demand for home game tickets. Data from resale platforms including Vivid Seats and SeatGeek show significant price drops for upcoming matchups against Carolina, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Houston. The team faces pressure to improve upon a 5-12 finish from last season, with Watson entering the final year of his contract. Watson has dealt with various injuries over the past three seasons, while Sanders started eight games during his 2025 rookie campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders.
•Secondary market ticket prices for home games have dropped significantly since the announcement.
•Deshaun Watson enters the final year of his contract with the Browns.
•Shedeur Sanders threw for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns during his 2025 rookie season.
•A family of four visiting Huntington Bank Field faces the lowest game day costs in the league.

Latest Updates

4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Browns Ticket Prices Plummet Following Todd Monken’s Decision To Bench Shedeur Sanders for Deshaun Watson

What they're saying

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The Cleveland Browns fans spent the preseason paying premium prices just to watch Shedeur Sanders warm up. Ticket costs for the rookie’s starts climbed as high as $324 a seat, with get-in prices more than doubling in a matter of days.
— Yahoo Sports

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