Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken is still evaluating who will lead the team as QB1 for next season amid an internal competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Yahoo Sports reports that Sanders finished the season as the starter after taking over the top spot on the depth chart, while Watson’s role has remained a key part of the debate following his return.
The Athletic adds that Monken’s evaluation continues through week-to-week practice. It reports that Sanders is getting first-team reps on at least some recent days, while Watson works with Cleveland’s No. 1 offense in back-to-back practices. Both outlets describe an ongoing process rather than a finalized decision, with practice reps shaping the picture of which quarterback has the edge.
While the sources differ in emphasis—one highlighting the broader public debate and past depth-chart movement, the other detailing recent practice assignments—they agree Monken is actively assessing both quarterbacks and has not announced a starter.
