What happened: Todd Monken plans to start Deshaun Watson in the Cleveland Browns’ preseason opener. His scheduled first-half workload gives the coaching staff an extended evaluation window.

Why it matters: The outing could shape Cleveland’s unresolved quarterback decision for the upcoming season. It also offers an early measure of Watson’s progress in Monken’s offense.

What to watch: Watch Watson’s command of the offense and whether Monken moves closer to naming a starter afterward.