Browns coach Todd Monken names Shedeur Sanders backup QB before Steelers game
The gist
Browns head coach Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders stays the backup quarterback behind Deshaun Watson.
Cleveland is 5-2 and plays Pittsburgh for first place in the AFC North.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2026Monken spoke to the media after the Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 27-24.
- Oct 28, 2026Monken said he would not spend much time teaching young players the history of the Browns-Steelers rivalry, answering "Not much" and "No" when asked if he saw value in it.
- Oct 28, 2026Monken said he expected defensive end Jared Verse, who had knee swelling from the Titans win, to play against Pittsburgh; right tackle Tytus Howard (concussion) and center Elgton Jenkins (knee) missed Wednesday practice.