Browns' Todd Monken Clarifies Sanders' Role Before Saints Game

Browns' Todd Monken Clarifies Sanders' Role

Todd Monken confirmed Shedeur Sanders will start for the Browns against the Saints after Deshaun Watson's concussion protocol.

“I'm fired up. I'm fired up to see him play, I mean, who wouldn't be, right? I mean, let's go.”

Watson in Concussion Protocol

Deshaun Watson remains in concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit in last Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

Sanders' First Start Since Week 18

Shedeur Sanders will start his first game since Week 18 of last season and his first start of 2026.

Monken's Confidence in Sanders

Monken said Sanders is 'fired up' to play and has been waiting for this opportunity as a starting quarterback.

“This is what he's wanted. He wants to be a starting quarterback in the NFL . Let's go.”