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Former Browns QB Claims Deshaun Watson Wasn’t Todd Monken’s Choice to Start

Former Browns QB Claims Deshaun Watson Wasn’t Todd Monken’s Choice to Start

Robert Griffin III is one of those, as the former NFL quarterback and NFL analyst weighed in on the conversation. Oh, and in case you forgot, he was the Browns quarterback for five starts in 2016.

Cedric Tillman News / Field Level Media / August 27
Reports: Browns to release WR Cedric Tillman

Reports: Browns to release WR Cedric Tillman

The Cleveland Browns are set to release wide receiver Cedric Tillman, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. The Browns fortified the wide receiver position when they selected KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston within their first three picks of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Shedeur Sanders News / The Spun / August 27
Shedeur Sanders Gets Bad Feedback From Several NFL Front Offices

Shedeur Sanders Gets Bad Feedback From Several NFL Front Offices

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders isn’t exactly receiving a ton of support from the NFL community this week. Sanders appeared in eight games as a rookie, completing 56.5% of his passes for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

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The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 27
5 Cleveland Browns Position Battles That Will Wrap up During Preseason Finale

5 Cleveland Browns Position Battles That Will Wrap up During Preseason Finale

The final preseason game arrives and is as welcomed as sitting through endless streaming ads before the movie starts. The Cleveland Browns announced that they will not play any starters versus the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 27
Browns insider reacts to theory about Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Browns insider reacts to theory about Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

As insider shared his thoughts on why he doesn't buy one theory regarding the Browns' QB decision.

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
Browns' Taylen Green makes feelings on Deshaun Watson controversy clear
Three backup quarterbacks poised to steal starting jobs by midseason
Ryan Fitzpatrick shares harsh reality check for Shedeur Sanders about Browns' Deshaun Watson decision
There's always 2027: What would constitute a successful season for four rebuilding NFL teams?
Cedric Tillman News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27
Browns To Waive WR Cedric Tillman

Browns To Waive WR Cedric Tillman

Before training camp began, Cedric Tillman was named as a player in danger of being cut. The fourth-year wideout is indeed out of the picture for Cleveland.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / August 27
Browns Make Decision to Release Veteran WR After Deshaun Watson Move

Browns Make Decision to Release Veteran WR After Deshaun Watson Move

The Cleveland Browns spent much of this offseason retooling their receiver room, using two of their early picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston.

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The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz
 The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
 The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
 The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / August 27
Former Browns QB says Deshaun Watson decision wasn't Todd Monken's

Former Browns QB says Deshaun Watson decision wasn't Todd Monken's

What drove Todd Monken's decision to name Deshaun Wilson as QB1 of the Cleveland Browns? Was it strictly on-field performance, or was there more to it?

Insider addresses players' reaction to Deshaun Watson decision, makes Dante Moore-Arch Manning prediction
Three backup quarterbacks poised to steal starting jobs by midseason
Browns insider sounds alarms about future of Shedeur Sanders
More information about how Shedeur Sanders lost Browns' QB competition emerges
The 'NFL MVPs' quiz
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 27
3 Trades That Still Make Sense for the Browns as Roster Cutdowns Near

3 Trades That Still Make Sense for the Browns as Roster Cutdowns Near

The Cleveland Browns are one preseason game away from wrapping up their preparation towards their 74th NFL regular season, and a number of roster holes

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 27
LSU should accept defeat in college fifth-year eligibility debate

LSU should accept defeat in college fifth-year eligibility debate

It was a nice try, LSU, but it's time to give up the fight. You're not going to be able to sign players out of NFL camps, no matter how much you want to. 

NFL says players returning to college can't play in league this season
SEC adopts strict policy amid influx of pro players trying to return to college
'We're definitely gonna look': Joey McGuire gets candid about Texas Tech potentially adding NFL players
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 27
Ryan Fitzpatrick shares harsh reality check for Shedeur Sanders

Ryan Fitzpatrick shares harsh reality check for Shedeur Sanders about Browns' Deshaun Watson decision

Was Watson the right choice for QB1 in Cleveland? And if so, what does that say about Sanders?

Analyzing the many assets the Browns invested in the NFL's saddest QB room
Insider addresses players' reaction to Deshaun Watson decision, makes Dante Moore-Arch Manning prediction
Two-minute drill: Browns make surprising QB1 decision, Texans injury woes, Bo Nix has encouraging return in preseason loss
There's always 2027: What would constitute a successful season for four rebuilding NFL teams?
The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz
Cleveland Browns News / HITC / August 27
‘Sources tell me’ – Robert Griffin III shares what the Browns are really saying about Deshaun Watson

‘Sources tell me’ – Robert Griffin III shares what the Browns are really saying about Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns’ decision to name Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback ahead of the new season has been questioned by Robert Griffin III. Shedeur Sanders has been battling for the QB1 spot during the offseason following minutes on the field towards the end of last year.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27
Deshaun Watson’s critics may not want to hear Ryan Fitzpatrick’s assessment

Deshaun Watson’s critics may not want to hear Ryan Fitzpatrick’s assessment

Veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson has a big opportunity to find redemption with the Cleveland Browns after coach Todd Monken chose him to start over sophomore quarterback Shedeur Sanders, ending their tight competition in training camp.

Cleveland Browns News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Browns Terminate Contract of 27-Year-Old Pass Rusher

Browns Terminate Contract of 27-Year-Old Pass Rusher

The Cleveland Browns trimmed their roster Wednesday, waiving 27-year-old defensive end Benton Whitley as they move toward the 53-man cutdown. The team announced it had released Whitley from the active roster and also waived tight end Brenden Bates from injured reserve.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 26
Robert Griffin III claims Browns’ Todd Monken wanted to start Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson

Robert Griffin III claims Browns’ Todd Monken wanted to start Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns recently caused a stir when they named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders for the new season. The move was interpreted by many as having been made by head coach Todd Monken, although some have speculated that the decision could have come from higher up in the organization.

Brenden Bates News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Browns Cut Two Today

Browns Cut Two Today

The Cleveland Browns announced they have waived TE Brenden Bates from injured reserve and waived DE Benton Whitley.  Bates was not counting against the

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 26
How Taylen Green could lead to Browns making wild Shedeur Sanders decision

How Taylen Green could lead to Browns making wild Shedeur Sanders decision

Will one aspect of Green's ability force Cleveland's hand regarding Sanders?

Browns' Taylen Green makes feelings on Deshaun Watson controversy clear
Dan Orlovsky gives Browns fans advice for reacting to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision
Browns' Todd Monken explains big Shedeur Sanders decision after naming Deshaun Watson starter
Reporters debunk narrative about Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision
The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / August 26
Former Browns’ Day 2 draft pick and 5 other players who could play their last game for Cleveland on Thursday

Former Browns’ Day 2 draft pick and 5 other players who could play their last game for Cleveland on Thursday

Cleveland Browns’ final preseason game against the New England Patriots is on Thursday. There are multiple players who could be putting on the pads for Cleveland for the final time.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 26
'We're definitely gonna look': Joey McGuire gets candid about Texas Tech potentially adding NFL players

'We're definitely gonna look': Joey McGuire gets candid about Texas Tech potentially adding NFL players

Didn't Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire stir the pot enough during the Brendan Sorsby ordeal? Guess not. Now McGuire admits he's open to adding NFL players to his roster.

SEC adopts strict policy amid influx of pro players trying to return to college
Joey McGuire, Texas Tech land five-star OT Austin Attalah
Weekly Syllabus: Fifth-year madness in college football with Week 0 days away
The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26
There's always 2027: What would constitute a successful season for four rebuilding NFL teams?

There's always 2027: What would constitute a successful season for four rebuilding NFL teams?

The 2026 NFL preseason isn't over, but some teams are already looking ahead to next season. For those squads, all hope isn't lost. The upcoming regular season can still be a positive, as long as expectations are recalibrated.

Jets have seemingly made Cade Klubnik decision
Three veteran NFL offensive free agents still on the market
Three NFL veterans who could be cut before Sunday’s roster deadline
Jets reportedly could make shocking Mike Tomlin, Lamar Jackson moves in 2027
The '200-yard, 2-TD NFL games' quiz
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 26
Browns insider sounds alarms about future of Shedeur Sanders

Browns insider sounds alarms about future of Shedeur Sanders

One NFL insider painted a bleak picture regarding Sanders' future in Cleveland.

Browns' Todd Monken explains surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision
Dan Orlovsky gives Browns fans advice for reacting to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision
Shedeur Sanders’ Browns story may not be over despite losing starting job
More information about how Shedeur Sanders lost Browns' QB competition emerges
The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 25
SEC adopts strict policy amid influx of pro players trying to return to college

SEC adopts strict policy amid influx of pro players trying to return to college

The SEC is aiming to keep the college in college sports.  

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer
Big Ten makes rule change to keep NFL players out of college football
Big Ten programs facing major penalties if they violate new rule on NFL prohibition
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 26
Browns' Taylen Green makes feelings on Deshaun Watson controversy clear

Browns' Taylen Green makes feelings on Deshaun Watson controversy clear

Green touched upon the latest controversy involving Watson.

Browns' Todd Monken explains surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision
Dan Orlovsky gives Browns fans advice for reacting to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision
Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed on and off the field
The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 25
Bills may be preparing to make a painful Damar Hamlin decision

Bills may be preparing to make a painful Damar Hamlin decision

Damar Hamlin is back in a familiar position with Buffalo. He is competing for a job, and the Bills do not have enough room to keep everybody.

Josh Allen accepts blame for troubling Bills problem
Bills HC Joe Brady addresses Super Bowl pressure after Josh Allen comments
Bills' Kyle Allen may have earned QB2 job with solid preseason performance
Bills send condolences to Ed Oliver following death of son
The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

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