Overview
- New coach Todd Monken reiterated the starting job will be earned in an open competition and praised Sanders’ elite playmaking ability.
- Reporting from The Athletic, echoed by local outlets, has Sanders atop the depth chart for now ahead of Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel.
- The front office has directed resources to the offensive line with additions like Zion Johnson, Elgton Jenkins and Tytus Howard rather than adding a veteran quarterback.
- The Browns made little or no push for options such as Malik Willis, Kyler Murray, Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa, and rumors linking the team to JJ McCarthy have not been substantiated.
- Sanders posted on X about ignoring outside noise, and the team could still add competition through the draft, with prospects like Alabama’s Ty Simpson mentioned as possibilities.