Browns Preseason Opener Proved Obvious Answer to Quarterback Situation

The Cleveland Browns’ preseason opener ended with a heavy 24-point loss to the Chicago Bears, but quarterback questions may have been sharpened more than answered. Head coach Todd Monken described the outing as “fun,” and said he was impressed by Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, along with Dillon Gabriel, who also turned the ball over in the fourth quarter. The quarterback battle remains unsettled. Watson, owed the final $46 million of his $230 million deal in 2025, had some early success before losing a fumble and limiting throws past 10 yards. Sanders and the younger group threw interceptions, including to Bears defensive backs Beanie Bishop. Cleveland expects work versus Buffalo on Thursday before deciding how Week 1 shapes up.