With Monken arriving, Cleveland is expected to overhaul its quarterback room. Joe Flacco was moved at the trade deadline, but Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders remain on the roster alongside Deshaun Watson, setting up a competition dynamic rather than an immediate starter.
ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler identifies two quarterbacks to watch for the Browns: Alabama signal-caller Ty Simpson and Green Bay Packers free agent Malik Willis. Fowler says he expects the club to add a quarterback, regardless of whether Monken remains in place or not.
Simpson has been discussed as a fringe first-round prospect, a status that could sharpen as the 2026 draft approaches on April 23. Cleveland, holding two first-round picks (No. 6 and No. 24) along with the No. 39 overall selection, should have multiple opportunities to address the position if evaluations warrant it.
Willis, a former third-round pick, could offer immediate upside. At nearly 27, he has shown mobility and a ability to impact games with his legs, posting six passing touchdowns, zero interceptions, and 261 rushing yards with three rushing TDs across limited action while impressing with a 2-1 record in recent seasons with the Packers.
Ultimately, Monken’s arrival means the Browns face difficult decisions at quarterback, with new competition likely arriving as Cleveland reevaluates its long-term plan behind center.
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