Todd Monken says starting QB will play first half vs. Bears, but doesn’t announce who it is
The Cleveland Browns have named their starting quarterback for the preseason opener against the Bears.
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- Primary Driver: The Cleveland Browns have named their starting quarterback for the preseason opener against the Bears.
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One quarterback has been named for the Cleveland Browns' preseason opener against the Bears. The Browns have named Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for the first half of their preseason game against the Bears. The Browns' head coach, Todd Monken, has not yet announced who will start the second half.
The Browns' quarterback situation has been a topic of discussion in recent days, with Shedeur Sanders defending Monken over training camp snaps. The Browns' preseason opener against the Bears is scheduled for August 18. The game will be the first opportunity for fans to see the Browns' new quarterback in action.
The Browns are coming off a disappointing season, and the preseason opener will be an important test for the team as they look to improve.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 89d ago.
Coverage (4)
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Shedeur Sanders Defends Browns HC Monken Over Training Camp Snaps, 'Never a Miscommunication'Bleacher Report · 91d ago
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Browns name Watson starting QB for preseason openerESPN · 91d ago
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Shedeur Sanders Responds to Todd Monken's Controversial QB Decision in Browns CampYahoo Sports · 91d ago
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Deshaun Watson to start preseason Week 1 against the BearsCleveland Browns · 91d ago
Quick answers
Who is the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns' preseason opener against the Bears?
Deshaun Watson has been named the starting quarterback for the first half of the Cleveland Browns' preseason opener against the Bears.
When is the Cleveland Browns' preseason opener against the Bears?
The Cleveland Browns' preseason opener against the Bears is scheduled for August 18.
Who is the head coach of the Cleveland Browns?
Todd Monken is the head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
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