Overview
- Todd Monken said Friday on Cleveland’s 92.3 The Fan that it is too soon to pick a Week 1 quarterback and that he will let the competition play out.
- During the voluntary minicamp session open to reporters, Deshaun Watson took the first turn in most drills, while Monken said the plan gave Shedeur Sanders more total reps.
- A Cleveland.com report from Mary Kay Cabot said Watson has the inside track, and Shilo Sanders publicly backed his brother as outside chatter built around the race.
- Monken said he would like to settle on a starter before training camp in late July, yet he noted the order could still change after OTAs, mandatory minicamp, and preseason games.
- The room added rookie Taylen Green to Sanders, who went 3-4 with 1,400 yards and a 56.6% completion rate in 2025, and Watson, whose large guaranteed deal and recent injuries raise the stakes for Cleveland’s choice.