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One Browns QB Is Making A Strong Case After Day 10

Deshaun Watson took more first-team reps Saturday as Cleveland weighs the preseason opener, while coach Todd Monken says the regular-season job remains open.

  • The Cleveland Browns are nearing a decision on the preseason starting quarterback for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bears, with recent practice developments suggesting Deshaun Watson has gained an edge over Shedeur Sanders.
  • Head Coach Todd Monken has evaluated both quarterbacks throughout training camp, alternating first-team repetitions to assess their full body of work and prioritizing performance over tenure or contracts.
  • Watson took all first-team repetitions during Saturday's practice despite Monken's initial plan to feature Sanders, completing 23 of 34 attempts and demonstrating stronger momentum heading into the preseason opener.
  • Monken expects to finalize the starter for the August 15 exhibition game against Chicago by Monday, though he clarified the first snap does not automatically guarantee the regular-season starting position.
  • Dillon Gabriel remains in the quarterback picture, splitting second-team repetitions, while the Browns prepare to host the New England Patriots on August 27, extending the evaluation process beyond the August 15 opener.
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