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Todd Monken reveals he’ll give Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders each a start in Preseason Games 1 and 2: Br

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken has announced his plan for the team's quarterback competition.

By · Published August 8, 2026  05:22 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026  22:27 UTC

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The Cleveland Browns' head coach announced plans to start both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in the first two preseason games. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken has announced his plan for the team's quarterback competition.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Todd Monken has revealed that both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will start in the first two preseason games. This announcement comes amid ongoing speculation about the quarterback position for the Cleveland Browns. The Browns' head coach's comments have sparked further discussion about the quarterback battle.

According to Yahoo Sports, Sanders appears to have the momentum in the competition. Meanwhile, CBS Sports and Cleveland.com have focused on Monken's plan to name a starter as the battle continues. There is some contradiction in the reporting.

While some outlets suggest Sanders is gaining an edge, others note that Watson is struggling. The current state of the competition remains fluid, with both quarterbacks set to start in the preseason games.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.

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Who will start in the first two preseason games for the Cleveland Browns?

Both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will start in the first two preseason games.

What is the current status of the quarterback competition?

The competition is ongoing, with both quarterbacks set to start in the preseason games. Sanders appears to have the momentum, but Watson is also in the mix.

What has Todd Monken said about the quarterback position?

Monken has revealed that both Watson and Sanders will start in the first two preseason games and that he will name a starter as the battle continues.

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