Taylen Green could serve as active backup quarterback for Cleveland
cleveland.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
FootballTaylen Green is being considered as the active number two quarterback for the upcoming game against the Jaguars. If selected for the role, Green would serve as the primary backup to Deshaun Watson. This potential roster adjustment comes as the team evaluates its quarterback depth ahead of the matchup. Shedeur Sanders is also mentioned in reports regarding the team's quarterback situation for the game. No official decision on the active roster configuration has been confirmed. The coaching staff is weighing options as they prepare for the contest.
- •Taylen Green is a candidate to be the active backup quarterback.
- •Deshaun Watson remains the starter for the team.
- •The team is preparing for a game against the Jaguars.
- •Shedeur Sanders is involved in discussions regarding the roster.
- 5:23 PMcleveland.com — Taylen Green ‘could be’ the active No. 2 QB behind Deshaun Watson ahead of Shedeur Sanders vs. Jaguars, Todd - Cleveland.com
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