What happened: Todd Monken informed the quarterbacks after Wednesday's practice. Cleveland visits the Bears on Aug. 15 before returning home for its second preseason game Aug. 22.

Why it matters: The rotation gives both contenders an opening assignment during Cleveland's quarterback competition. The regular-season job remains the larger decision ahead of the 2026 opener.

What to watch: Monken's snap distribution and first-team usage Saturday will provide the next checkpoint in the competition.