What happened: The Cleveland Browns head coach declined to guarantee his quarterback will remain the starter for Week 2. When asked about the position, Monken stated he preferred to focus on the immediate game and evaluate the entire roster.
NFL·ANALYSIS·September 13, 2026 11:11 PM ET
Todd Monken noncommittal on Deshaun Watson's starting status
Cleveland suffered a 34-10 defeat in the matchup.
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