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Browns' QB Competition Between Sanders and Watson Still in Early Stages
Coach Todd Monken said evaluations will not ramp up until the offense is fully installed, with a decision expected after the second exhibition game.
- On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the Cleveland Browns split first-team practice repetitions between quarterback Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, alternating their turns on the field during training camp.
- Both quarterbacks aim to prove viability for the starting role, with Watson returning from Achilles injuries and Sanders seeking to build on his 2025 rookie season after starting seven games.
- Watson holds an 80.7 passer rating with 19 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions in 19 games with the Browns, while Sanders finished his rookie season 3-4 with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
- Coach Todd Monken confirmed evaluations remain ongoing, with the competition for the starting role expected to continue until at least after the second exhibition game against the Buffalo Bills on August 22.
- The team reached the halfway point of eight days of offensive installations Saturday, with players scheduled for a Sunday break before resuming practice with pads on Monday.
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Browns' QB competition between Sanders and Watson still in early stages
The competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson to determine the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback is not expected to be settled until at least after the second exhibition game against the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 22.
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