Overview
- Todd Monken declined to commit to a Week 1 quarterback at his introductory news conference, calling the job "still to be determined."
- Emmitt Smith criticized Cleveland for not naming Shedeur Sanders the starter, arguing the Pro Bowl alternate has earned the job.
- Deion Sanders said on ESPN’s First Take he will never coach in the NFL because of what transpired with his son last year, referencing Shedeur’s draft slide and early treatment.
- Cleveland’s quarterback room includes Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and Deshaun Watson, and reports indicate the team will evaluate draft, free-agent and trade options; the Browns hold picks No. 6 and No. 24.
- The franchise marked Shedeur’s 24th birthday on social media as Deion shared a fan’s letter accusing the NFL of mistreating his son, a post viewed about 1.4 million times.