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Will Compton questions Todd Monken's role in Browns' QB decision

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:56 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Will Compton questions Todd Monken's role in Browns' QB decision

Summary

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named the starter for Week 1, as announced on August 24, ending a summer-long competition with Shedeur Sanders. Former linebacker Will Compton suggested that the decision to select Watson may have been made by someone above head coach Todd Monken. Despite skepticism surrounding Watson’s performance history, Monken defended the decision, citing Watson's experience for the upcoming season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13. Watson's recent contentious press appearance has intensified discussions about the choice.

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Key Details

•Watson named starter over Sanders for Week 1.
•Compton suggests decision came from above Monken.
•Monken defends choice based on Watson's experience.
•Browns face Jaguars on September 13.
•Watson's press comments have drawn scrutiny.

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9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Was the decision ‘clearly above Todd Monken’? Will Compton adds intrigue to Browns’ Deshaun Watson call

What they're saying

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Will Compton has added a new twist to the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback decision. The former linebacker believes Deshaun Watson’s selection came from above head coach Todd Monken.
— Yahoo Sports

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