The Cleveland Browns concluded the fourteenth day of training camp with an eye toward upcoming matchups against the Buffalo Bills. Coach Todd Monken acknowledged the significance of this week’s competitions, stating he would ideally have a starting quarterback decision finalized by Monday. However, the timeline remains uncertain as the team prepares for both a joint practice and a preseason game against Buffalo.
Monken outlined his plan for quarterback evaluation, with Shedeur Sanders set to start the preseason game and play the first half, while Deshaun Watson will take the third quarter and Gabriel the fourth. The joint practice on August 20 will feature the teams’ starting lineups in a controlled environment, while the August 22 preseason contest will provide opportunities for reserve players to showcase their abilities. If a decision emerges after this week concludes, Watson appears positioned to earn the starting role.
Day 14 itself proved unremarkable, with neither quarterback demonstrating consistent sharpness throughout practice. Both had success in red-zone situations with multiple touchdown throws, yet both struggled when the offense needed to move the ball in a two-minute drill scenario. The performance reflected the overall mediocre nature of the practice session, leaving the quarterback competition unresolved.
Cornerback Michael Coats Jr. returned to practice after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason opener against Chicago. The undrafted free agent from West Virginia has impressed throughout camp and appears likely to make the final roster despite his injury setback.
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