Todd Monken cuts Browns practice short after nasty hit on Shedeur Sanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken canceled practice early on August 18 after a player hit quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Monken reprimanded the team for the incident involving defensive end Benton Whitley making contact with Sanders during practice. Other disruptive plays contributed to the shortened session, prompting Monken to express frustration. The Browns are set to face the Buffalo Bills in a joint practice on August 20, where Monken aims to assess his team against a competitive opponent. Shedeur Sanders will start the first half against the Bills, looking to secure the starting quarterback position amidst competition with Deshaun Watson.
- •Monken cut practice short by 15 minutes due to a hit on Sanders.
- •Whitley and Huntington were involved in separate incidents that upset Monken.
- •Monken addressed the team with harsh criticism during the huddle.
- •Sanders will start against the Bills, with Watson following in the game.
- •The joint practice on August 20 is viewed as a critical assessment opportunity.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken Gives a Tongue-Lashing as Browns HC Cancels Practice Early After Nasty Hit On Shedeur Sanders
"Todd Monken might not yet have decided whom to hand the QB1 keys to; however, he is protective of his quarterbacks. The head coach got upset about a player taking a nasty hit on Shedeur Sanders at practice.
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