Todd Monken announces quarterback plans for preseason game against Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Browns head coach Todd Monken confirmed that both Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will play in the team's preseason opener against the Bears. Monken indicated that one quarterback will start and play the first half, while the other will take the field in the third quarter. The decision on who starts will be communicated after Wednesday's practice. Monken mentioned the importance of allowing the quarterback adequate support from the offensive line throughout the game. The Browns will also face the Bills next week, providing further evaluation opportunities.
- •Monken does not announce the starting quarterback ahead of the game.
- •Both quarterbacks will see playing time against the Bears.
- •The starting offensive line will play for much of the first half.
- •Browns will assess quarterback performances weekly throughout preseason.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken says starting QB will play first half vs. Bears, but doesn't announce who it is
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Who'll start Browns preseason opener vs. Bears? Answer's coming post-practice
"While Browns head coach Todd Monken again declined to announce who will start at quarterback in the club's first preseason game, he did give reporters an idea of planned playing time during his Wednesday press conference.
"Todd Monken is expected to announce his starting quarterback for the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears following practice Aug. 12.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:33 PMTodd Monken says starting QB will play first half vs. Bears, but doesn't announce who it is
While Browns head coach Todd Monken again declined to announce who will start at quarterback in the club's first preseason game, he did give reporters an idea of planned playing time during his Wednesday press conference.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:23 PMWho'll start Browns preseason opener vs. Bears? Answer's coming post-practice
Todd Monken is expected to announce his starting quarterback for the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears following practice Aug. 12.
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