Todd Monken explains why he gave Shedeur Sanders’ 1st team reps to Deshaun Watson and how ‘it’s still a compe

As the 2026 preseason progresses, competition for the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback position has intensified following the allocation of first-team repetitions to Deshaun Watson. Todd Monken recently addressed the situation, specifically dismissing questions regarding the rotation as attempts to trap him in a controversy.

While some commentary, including perspectives from former Eagles players, has scrutinized Watson's performance, the coaching staff maintains that the position battle is ongoing. Public discourse remains centered on the division of labor between Watson and rookie Shedeur Sanders.

Despite mounting media pressure and critical external analysis of current performance levels, official updates from the organization indicate that the evaluation process is still active. Reporters note that Monken has actively sought to deflect specific inquiries regarding the depth chart, though the distribution of practice snaps continues to generate significant attention as the regular season approaches.