Before the 2026 NFL season, a wide competition is expected for the quarterback position at Cleveland Browns. Head coach Todd Monken announced that he has not yet made a decision between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders and that the decision process will continue until the upcoming training sessions and camp period. Monken emphasized that he has limited on-field experience with the players and needs to observe more.
Monken said, "I have not decided yet and I need time to make this decision." Noting that the team has only had three field practices, Monken said his past experience with the players is limited and therefore he wants to make his evaluations carefully.
The head coach stated that they will be closer to making a decision after the upcoming four-week training and minicamp period. He also expressed that preseason games are important to see the players' performance. During this process, the competition will continue among names like Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and new player Taylen Green.