BEREA, OHIO – APRIL 21: Head coach Todd Monken and Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns watch a drill throughout a voluntary veteran minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 21, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Picture by Nick Cammett/Diamond Photos through Getty Photos) | Diamond Photos/Getty Photos
The Cleveland Browns completed up day two of their newest sequence of Organized Staff Actions on Wednesday, and to nobody’s shock, the main target remained on the quarterbacks.
As promised, head coach Todd Monken had the workforce working two-spot drills, with quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel working with the first-team offense and Shedeur Sanders and rookie Taylen Inexperienced working with the second-team offense, in accordance with media stories.
Throughout the one time that Monken ran a full-speed 11-on-11 drill, the order was Sanders, Gabriel, after which Watson.
Good job by Sanders stepping up within the pocket right here. Climbs as a substitute of drifting, retains his eyes downfield, and delivers on time. Nice one handed catch by Ryan too. Reliable TE, all the time in the precise spot, catches it properly, blocks properly. Actually good addition to the room. #Browns pic.twitter.com/jXyVbOCDuI
— Lance Reisland (Coach Riz) (@LanceReisland) Might 20, 2026
An excessive amount of is commonly made from who’s doing what presently, with some media retailers posting a “quarterback tracker” with a tally of the day’s “stats.” (For what it’s price, Watson had a landing move, whereas Sanders and Gabriel every threw an interception, in accordance with ESPN Cleveland.)
Nonetheless, it’s the Browns and quarterbacks, so let’s take a fast run via what Monken needed to say after the day’s work (all quotes courtesy of a team-provided transcript.)
Have there been any surprises from the quarterbacks to date?
“Deshaun’s athleticism shows up. Obviously, he’s had that, but he’s had injuries that have set him back. I wouldn’t say it’s a surprise, but it’s exciting to see – it’s a weapon for him. It’s one of his superpowers, his athleticism. And I think Shedeur’s come miles in terms of his progressions, getting the ball out, and his understanding of concepts. I think he’s really, really come a long way.”
Closing interval. #Browns Deshaun Watson to KC Concepcion. pic.twitter.com/a81UQCoQQE
— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) Might 20, 2026
How concerning the concept of giving Watson yet one more likelihood to point out the Browns he nonetheless has it?
“I feel all people would say it – I’m all for a clear slate. I would like the most effective for each participant we have now, each coach – I would like the most effective for everyone on this world to have an awesome life. I feel it’s actually cool that he nonetheless has a possibility, with a change, to showcase his potential and see the place he’s at. I’m all for it.
“I know I’ve said that like five times today, but here’s a guy that at this point has made plenty of money – I think we all know that. He’s had plenty of success and has had disappointment in his career, a number of things he couldn’t control from an injury standpoint. But to come back and want to battle, want to further his career and change the narrative – I think it’s really cool.”
What about these interceptions?
“Yeah, we threw interceptions in seven-on-seven, for God’s sake. I mean, who does that? There’s no pass rush. I mean, it’s embarrassing.”
Yeah, welcome to Cleveland, coach, the place embarrassing is form of the default setting!
