Overview
- Coach Todd Monken stuck with Deshaun Watson after Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 2, a performance that eased immediate pressure on the veteran.
- Former Browns receiver Jarvis Landry publicly supported keeping Shedeur Sanders on the bench, saying limited play could protect Sanders’ development given the team’s coaching change and a new offensive line.
- The organization treated the first two games as an evaluation window and has identified the upcoming home opener as the next meaningful test that could reopen the quarterback decision.
- Cleveland’s offense showed clearer passing execution in Week 2 but still managed only 44 rushing yards, a shortfall that Monken said stems from play calling, coaching and blocking and must be fixed to judge either quarterback fairly.
- Sanders has surfaced in speculative trade talk, including reported interest from the Giants, but any move is constrained by development goals, contract questions and Cleveland’s preference to resolve its QB plan by on-field results.