Browns Coach Monken Clarifies Quarterback Reps Amidst Training Camp Competition
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken explained on Monday why Deshaun Watson received first-team repetitions over Shedeur Sanders during Saturday's training camp practice in Berea, emphasizing that the starting quarterback position remains a competition.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 10, 2026 —
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken addressed the team’s quarterback rotation on Monday, clarifying the decision to give veteran Deshaun Watson first-team repetitions over rookie Shedeur Sanders during Saturday’s training camp practice in Berea.
Monken emphasized that the starting quarterback position is currently an open competition, indicating that the distribution of snaps is part of the evaluation process. While Watson took reps with the first-team offense, the exact snap counts and repetitions for other quarterbacks were not detailed.
The Browns are in the midst of their training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. The quarterback situation is a key focus for the team, with multiple players vying for significant roles. Monken’s comments suggest a strategic approach to assessing each quarterback’s performance and readiness under game-like conditions during practice.
Further details regarding the specific performance metrics or criteria being used to evaluate the quarterbacks were not provided. The team’s coaching staff will continue to monitor and adjust the practice reps as training camp progresses.
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