Todd Monken reveals he’ll give Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders each a start in Preseason Games 1 and 2: Br
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is heating up as coach Todd Monken reveals his preseason plans.
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The reporting (6)
- Todd Monken clarifies comments about QB plans for the preseason NBC Sports · 16h ago
- Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson Preseason Plan Revealed in Latest NFL Rumors on Browns QB Battle Bleacher Report · 16h ago
- About Browns QB Shedeur Sanders: ‘I’d sleep like a baby if I got to play him every week’ Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
- Todd Monken reveals he’ll give Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders each a start in Preseason Games 1 and 2: Br Cleveland.com · 18h ago
- Deshaun Watson is struggling and Shedeur Sanders is making plays; the Browns QB competition just got very real Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
- Browns' HC reveals plan for naming starter as QB battle continues between Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders CBS Sports · 18h ago
The brief
Todd Monken, head coach of the Cleveland Browns, announced that Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will each start one of the first two preseason games. This revelation comes amid ongoing speculation about the quarterback position. The Browns' quarterback battle has intensified, with Watson reportedly struggling and Sanders making notable plays.
Cleveland.com was first to report Monken's decision. Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report have since covered the story, with Yahoo Sports also noting that Sanders' performance has been impressive. CBS Sports has covered the ongoing competition, emphasizing the realness of the QB battle.
The Browns' preseason plans are now clear: Watson will start the first game, and Sanders will start the second.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 3h ago.
Quick answers
Who will start the first preseason game for the Cleveland Browns?
Deshaun Watson.
Who will start the second preseason game for the Cleveland Browns?
Shedeur Sanders.
What is the current status of the Browns' quarterback competition?
The competition is ongoing, with both Watson and Sanders receiving starts in the first two preseason games.
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