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Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken declares an "open competition" for the starting quarterback job. He praises Shedeur Sanders’ "elite playmaking" but stops short of naming him the starter. The race includes Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Deshaun Watson, with uncertainty lingering over the franchise since the Baker Mayfield trade.
Monken emphasizes the lack of film to definitively name a starter, noting Sanders' rookie season featured inconsistency—56.6% completion rate, seven touchdowns, and ten interceptions. Gabriel was slightly steadier, completing 59.9% of his passes for seven touchdowns and two interceptions, but the Browns managed only a 1-5 record with him.
Watson, entering the final year of his $230 million contract, remains a wildcard after injuries sidelined him since October 2024. Monken acknowledges Watson's past elite performance while keeping the door open for competition. The quarterback battle heats up as the season approaches.
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