Overview
- Monken has declined to name a starter, calling the position "to be determined" as the new staff begins its assessment.
- The front office is expected to pursue external options through free agency, the draft or trades to create real competition.
- Team leaders Myles Garrett and Quinshon Judkins publicly backed giving Sanders a genuine shot to win QB1 based on his progress and locker‑room buy‑in.
- Sanders finished his rookie season with seven starts for a 3–4 record, totaling 1,400 passing yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
- Deshaun Watson remains in consideration as he returns from an Achilles injury on a fully guaranteed deal, while some outlets question Dillon Gabriel’s fit under Monken’s offense.