Todd Monken evaluates quarterbacks Gabriel and Green after preseason performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Todd Monken, head coach of the Browns, praised quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green after their strong performances in the preseason finale. Gabriel completed 12 of 15 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns, while Green contributed with effective rushing. Despite their displays, the Browns have named Deshaun Watson as the starter and Shedeur Sanders as the backup, leaving Gabriel and Green competing for the No. 3 spot. Monken acknowledged they cannot keep all four quarterbacks on the roster, indicating tough decisions ahead as the team prepares for Week One.
- •Dillon Gabriel completed 12 of 15 passes for 186 yards and 3 TDs.
- •Taylen Green rushed for 66 yards and completed 5 of 7 passes.
- •Deshaun Watson is named the starting quarterback for Week One.
- •Browns will cut down the quarterback roster soon.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken happy with Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green, but "We can't keep everybody"
"The Browns decided early in the offseason that only two quarterbacks, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, would get a chance to compete for the starting job.
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