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Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken said he isn’t interested in adding Brendan Sorsby, calling it a slippery slope and deferring to management, while praising the current QB room of Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel as they approach fall camp.
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken says the Deshaun Watson–Shedeur Sanders quarterback competition is still unresolved after the team's second voluntary OTAs, with both quarterbacks rotating with the first team and the plan to name a starter by the Sept. 13 opener vs. Jacksonville. Watson, who missed last season with Achilles injuries, has shown athleticism and leadership while Sanders has progressed significantly; Monken cautioned against interceptions and missed passes in drills and reiterated that the best player will play as the competition continues.
Browns coach Todd Monken praised Shedeur Sanders’ development, highlighting progressions, faster ball release, and better understanding of concepts as Sanders competes with Deshaun Watson for the starting QB job; Sanders spent the offseason at the team facility, OTA reps had him with the first team alongside Watson, and Monken aims to name a starter before training camp, ideally for Week 1 against Jacksonville.
OTAs begin for the Browns with star defensive end Myles Garrett not expected to attend. Garrett skipped OTAs last year and last month’s minicamp (forgoing a $1 million workout bonus), while head coach Todd Monken emphasizes that these practices are voluntary and says others will be ready; it remains unclear whether Garrett will attend the upcoming mandatory minicamp.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he plans to travel to Cleveland to meet Browns coach Todd Monken to discuss how to maximize Shedeur Sanders’s development as a player, stressing the conversation is about coaching insights, not paternal guidance. The meeting date hasn’t been set due to a commercial shoot, and Sanders says Monken is a straight shooter who could offer value on Shedeur and other players as well.
This Browns mock draft, built to win in 2026 under Todd Monken and Myles Garrett, selects Francis Mauigoa (OL, Miami), Kayden McDonald (DT, Ohio State), Denzel Boston (WR, Washington), Oscar Delp (TE, Georgia), Bud Clark (S, TCU), Harold Perkins Jr. (LB, LSU), De’Zhaun Stribling (WR, Ole Miss), Carson Beck (QB, Miami) and Jeff Caldwell (WR, Cincinnati) across nine rounds using Pro Football Network’s Simulator, prioritizing immediate contributions and upside for 2026.
Day 1 of the Browns’ voluntary veteran minicamp under new coach Todd Monken featured a rotating QB group—Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and Dillon Gabriel—with Sanders set to lead more reps. The session included 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 periods, highlighted by multiple defensive turnovers and pass breakups as Cleveland begins installing its offense and evaluating quarterbacks ahead of OTAs. Eleven tryout players joined practice as part of the evaluation.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says Deshaun Watson will get a fresh start under new coach Todd Monken, with Watson’s job potentially up for grabs in 2026 after missing the 2025 season with injuries; in-house contenders Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel remain, and outside moves could come into play as Cleveland maps its QB plan.
The Cleveland Browns finally added a wide receiver in free agency, signing Tylan Wallace away from the Baltimore Ravens to pair with new coach Todd Monken, who previously worked with Wallace in Baltimore. Wallace, a 2021 fourth‑round pick, has modest career numbers (22 receptions, 305 yards, 2 TD overall; a 2024 high of 11 receptions for 193 yards) but contributes on special teams, and this marks the first Monken‑connected Ravens player to join Cleveland this offseason. The deal comes as Cleveland boosts cap space and also signs DE Julian Okwara, DE AJ Epenesa, and S Daniel Thomas as part of a broader free‑agent haul.
Running back Quinshon Judkins praised Browns coach Todd Monken, saying he’s a genuine, player-friendly leader with a clear vision and strong communication that has him buying into the Monken era.
The Browns' new head coach Todd Monken is winning over players with a hands-on, direct leadership style that differs from Kevin Stefanski's even-keeled approach. Quinshon Judkins said Monken greeted him warmly and outlined his vision in a personable, proactive way, signaling a potentially productive dynamic as Cleveland builds its roster and looks to translate leadership into on-field success.
The Browns opened their 2026 offseason by trading for Texans left tackle Tytus Howard, a move many welcomed, and shedding a fifth‑round pick they previously acquired in the Kenny Pickett deal. Cleveland’s 2026 draft now sits at nine picks with the first three rounds locked in and later selections subject to compensatory adjustments. The current Browns picks are: Round 1 No. 6; Round 1 No. 24 (from Jacksonville); Round 2 No. 39; Round 3 No. 70; Round 4 No. 107; Round 5 No. 145; Round 5 No. 148 (from Cincinnati); Round 6 No. 205 (from Chicago); Round 7 No. 248 (from Seattle). The team could trade more picks to bolster the offensive line or add a veteran receiver as head coach Todd Monken continues to assemble his staff.
With Todd Monken taking over, Cleveland plans a system built around limited current talent and a likely TE-heavy approach for 2026, potentially reuniting Monken with Georgia product Oscar Delp while adding other TEs like Harold Fannin Jr., Blake Whiteheart, and Brenden Bates after David Njoku’s departure.
Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders has elite playmaking ability, signaling he could start for the Browns in 2026 after Sanders finished last year as the starter and posted 1,400 passing yards with seven touchdowns and ten interceptions in eight games (seven starts). With Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel under contract, Cleveland views the QB position as open and will explore adding another quarterback, aiming to settle the starter by training camp.
The Cleveland Browns have named their three coordinators under head coach Todd Monken for the 2026 season: Travis Switzer as offensive coordinator, Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator, and Byron Storer as special teams coordinator. Monken stressed a players-first philosophy and highlighted Switzer’s Ravens run-game success, Rutenberg’s NFL coordinating and coaching background, and Storer’s Packers special-teams credentials as the foundation for building the 2026 unit.