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Todd Monken outlines Cleveland's quarterback competition before preseason games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:37 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Todd Monken outlines Cleveland's quarterback competition before preseason games

Summary

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken is finalizing the starting quarterback decision as the team prepares for its first season under his leadership. The competition is primarily between veteran Deshaun Watson and second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders, with Dillon Gabriel also in the mix. Monken confirmed Watson will start in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, while Sanders will play in the following game against the Buffalo Bills. Monken emphasized that the starter role remains competitive, and evaluations will continue throughout the preseason.

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•Todd Monken is determining the starting quarterback for the Browns.
•Deshaun Watson will start the preseason opener against the Bears.
•Shedeur Sanders will start the following week against the Bills.
•Dillon Gabriel is also in contention for more playing time.

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11:37 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I have my reasons’: Todd Monken explains starting quarteback decision

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The Cleveland Browns are gearing up for the franchise’s first season under head coach Todd Monken. At the top of Monken’s list of priorities is determining who Cleveland’s starting quarterback will be, a decision that continues to loom over every aspect of Cleveland’s training camp. The battle has largely seemed to be between veteran Deshaun…
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