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Todd Monken closes in on his quarterback decision

The Cleveland Browns' quarterback decision has been made, but the process leading up to it has been anything but straightforward.

By · Published August 25, 2026 at 00:47 UTC · Updated August 25, 2026 at 00:47 UTC

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The story so far

The announcement ends a period of uncertainty for the team and its fans, who have been eagerly awaiting the decision. The decision was made by head coach Todd Monken, who had previously stated that he expected to announce the starting quarterback on Monday. Monken also clarified that Watson's postgame comments, in which he called out fans, would not factor into the decision.

This clarification came after some speculation that Watson's comments could influence the outcome. The process leading up to the decision has been marked by a series of public statements and speculation. Watson's comments, in particular, drew significant attention and raised questions about how they might impact the decision.

Sanders, meanwhile, expressed his eagerness to learn the outcome, indicating that he was prepared for whatever decision was made. The open question now is how Watson's return to the starting lineup will affect the team's dynamics and performance. Watson's past performances and public statements have made him a polarizing figure, and his return could have significant implications for the Browns' season.

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The obvious questions

Who is the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in 2026?

Deshaun Watson has been named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the 2026 season.

What role did Todd Monken play in the decision?

Todd Monken, the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, made the decision to name Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback.

Did Deshaun Watson's postgame comments influence the decision?

According to Todd Monken, Watson's postgame comments did not factor into the decision to name him the starting quarterback.

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