What happened: A Browns report treated Todd Monken's openness to a specialty package for another quarterback as evidence Shedeur Sanders might lose the backup role. Monken had discussed only a limited package and the possibility of dressing three quarterbacks.

Why it matters: Sanders threw for 1,400 yards in 2025 while producing more interceptions than touchdowns. His 63.0 quarterback impact score ranked 37th among 38 qualifiers, so Cleveland is justified in demanding better performance before expanding his role.