Deshaun Watson takes first-team reps at Browns practice over Shedeur Sanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
During a recent practice on August 8, 2026, Deshaun Watson took all first-team repetitions for the Cleveland Browns, unlike what head coach Todd Monken had indicated prior to practice. Shedeur Sanders split time with the second team as the Browns prepare for their next matchup against the Chicago Bears. The shift in quarterback reps has raised questions about the team’s depth chart. Monken is scheduled to address the media again after the team's scheduled day off on Sunday.
- •Watson and Sanders had been alternating first-team reps throughout the offseason.
- •Sanders took fewer reps, splitting time with Dillon Gabriel in the second team.
- •Monken spoke of starting to focus on game preparation ahead of the Bears.
- •The team has a scheduled day off before returning to practice on Monday.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — At least for one day: Browns Shedeur Sanders is QB2, Deshaun Watson takes QB1 lead
"Despite Todd Monken telling the Cleveland Browns media otherwise, Deshaun Watson took first reps over Shedeur Sanders
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