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NFL·ANALYSIS·August 16, 2026 07:59 PM ET

Monken details Browns QB rotation plan for Watson, Sanders this week

Cleveland fell 34-10 to Chicago in the preseason opener

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Todd Monken goes into detail on the QB rotation plan this week and the thinking behind it for Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: Todd Monken laid out the quarterback rotation plan for Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders for the coming week, per a Zoom session with reporters. The rotation follows Cleveland's preseason opener, a 34-10 loss to Chicago.

Why it matters: The plan extends an open competition Monken has kept unresolved through camp, with Watson getting the Browns' first preseason start and Sanders the second. How Monken splits reps this week will signal where that competition stands heading into the next exhibition game.

By the numbers: Score: Cleveland Browns 10, Chicago Bears 34 (final).

What to watch: Watch for how Monken splits practice and game reps between Watson and Sanders this week.

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