Todd Monken withholds Browns backup quarterback decision before Jacksonville game

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken has not officially named a backup quarterback for the Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Deshaun Watson remains the starter, while Dillon Gabriel is sidelined for at least four weeks due to a back injury sustained during the final preseason game against the Chicago Bears. With Gabriel unavailable, competition exists between Taylen Green and Shedeur Sanders for the backup role. Monken indicated that rostering three quarterbacks on the active game-day list might not be feasible, citing the limited capacity for position depth. He also hinted at the potential for specialized packages involving Green. The final decision regarding the active roster and the depth chart is expected to be finalized when inactives are announced before Sunday’s kickoff.

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