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Todd Monken Faces Quarterback Decision Following Shedeur Sanders News

Todd Monken entered the NFL offseason with one major question surrounding the Cleveland Browns: Who would be the QB1 for the regular season, second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders or veteran Deshaun Watson?

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Cleveland Browns threw the kitchen sink at their rising rookie, and he’s going to be better off because of it

Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston has created plenty of buzz during training camp. In a recent practice he had to learn the difference in NFL players and NFL Pro Bowlers.

Cedric Tillman News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Cedric Tillman is on Hot Seat as Final Roster Decision Nears

The Cleveland Browns selected wide receiver Cedric Tillman in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee. General manager Andrew Berry and the team’s management hoped for much better results, but the 26-year-old has been mostly underwhelming in his first three seasons as a pro.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Dillon Gabriel to Start Preseason Finale, Rookie Taylen Green to see Time

The Cleveland Browns wrap up the preseason schedule Thursday night against the New England Patriots at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 25

Browns Breakout UDFA Added to Lengthy List of Preseason Injuries

The Cleveland Browns can’t catch a break when it comes to weekly injuries over the course of the offseason and training camp. It seems like every week

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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.

Deshaun Watson News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Deshaun Watson’s leash with the Cleveland Browns could be shorter than anyone expects

Just how long is Deshaun Watson’s leash as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback? It could be shorter than many realize. The Cleveland Browns named

Jimmy Haslam News / Ball Exclusives / August 25

Browns fans, it’s time to aim your vitriol towards Jimmy Haslam

The Cleveland Browns are an unserious franchise. I’ve never been afraid to say that and have long believed them to be the abyss as it relates to an NFL team.

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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 / A to Z Sports / August 25

Cleveland Browns get a mixed bag of injury news days before final preseason game against Patriots

There’s some good news and bad news for the Browns ahead of their final preseason game against the Patriots The Cleveland Browns play their final preseason

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 25

Browns Set Their Starting Offensive Line Ahead of 2026 Season

The Cleveland Browns offensive line is set. Speaking with reporters in Berea on Tuesday, Browns head coach Todd Monken confirmed his anticipation that Cleveland’s offensive line is set.

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 25

Browns' Todd Monken explains big Shedeur Sanders decision after naming Deshaun Watson starter

For better or for worse, Monken confirmed on Monday that veteran Deshaun Watson will serve as the team's Week 1 starting quarterback over second-year pro Shedeur Sanders.

Browns' Taylen Green makes feelings on Deshaun Watson controversy clear

More information about how Shedeur Sanders lost Browns' QB competition emerges

Reporters debunk narrative about Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 25

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

Skip Bayless News / The Spun / August 25

Skip Bayless Demands The Browns Trade Shedeur Sanders

Skip Bayless is fed up with the Cleveland Browns. The longtime sports media personality is demanding that the Browns trade quarterback Shedeur Sanders out of the franchise.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 25

More information about how Shedeur Sanders lost Browns' QB competition emerges

A Browns insider shared some detail on how Sanders lost the QB competition.

Browns' Todd Monken explains surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed on and off the field

Dan Orlovsky gives Browns fans advice for reacting to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Browns could make surprising QB decision amid resolution of QB1 battle

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 25

Reporters debunk narrative about Browns' QB decision

Reporters debunk narrative about Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

It sounds like there's little truth to one popular theory regarding the Browns' decision to start 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

Browns could make surprising QB decision amid resolution of QB1 battle

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Quinshon Judkins, Carson Schwesinger Return to Practice

The Cleveland Browns received some good news Monday, as running back Quinshon Judkins and linebacker Carson Schwesinger were each able to return to the practice field.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 25

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

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 24

Browns projected to cut ties with QB amid Sanders, Watson decision

Browns projected to cut ties with QB amid Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson decision

At least one NFL analyst thinks his days are numbered amid the team's decision to start Watson in the first game of the season.

Dan Orlovsky gives Browns fans advice for reacting to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Rich Eisen gives brutal verdict after Browns' Deshaun Watson decision

Browns reportedly make surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 24

LSU's Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Kiffin may say he wants rules, but his actions have never followed.

LSU to add former Ole Miss star after NFL try

Kiffin responds to critics of LSU recruiting an NFL player

Kiffin-FBI narrative could become part of budding Ole Miss-LSU rivalry's lore

Jon Sumrall names Florida's starting QB for Week 1

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Maliek Collins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Browns Activate DT Maliek Collins From PUP List

The Cleveland Browns announced they have activated DT Maliek Collins from the PUP list after passing a physical, making him eligible to return to practice on Monday.