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Browns Leaning on Watson, Not Draft

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ESPN insider Adam Schefter hints that the Cleveland Browns are favoring Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback next season, rather than drafting a new signal caller with their top picks. The Browns hold the sixth and twenty-fourth spots in the 2026 NFL draft, but Schefter doubts theyll choose a quarterback that early. Mock drafts project the Browns to pick Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate at number six and Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu at number twenty-four. Watson, a three-time Pro Bowler, hasnt played since October 2024 due to an Achilles injury, but his roster spot is secure. Coach Todd Monken revealed that reps with the first-team offense wont be evenly split among Watson, Sanders, and Gabriel, leaving room for competition and potential draft picks to influence the decision. This suggests Watson could get another chance to regain the starting position, keeping the quarterback situation intriguing as spring practices commence.

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Browns Leaning on Watson, Not Draft

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0:00It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. ESPN Insider Adam Schaefter says the Cleveland Browns are leaning towards starting the Sean Watson at quarterback next season instead of using there. First round picks on a new signal caller. They hold the number 6 and number 24 spots in the 2026 NFL draft, kicking off April 23rd in Pittsburgh. After doused, they'll grab a quarterback that early, calling number 6 and no go and number 24 unlikely right now. Moctrass backed that up, projecting the Browns' snaggle, high-o-stay-wire receiver Carnot Tate and number 6 and Utah Offensive Tackle, Caleb Lomuat. Number 24 Other teams like the Raiders might take top quarterbacks first, leaving options like Ty Simpson or deeper picks such as LSU's Garrett Nussmeyer, Penn. It's Drew Aller or Miami's Carson Beck for later rounds. Cleveland has eight more selections, including second and third rounders. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the Browns leaned on Ricky's Dylan Gabriel and

1:04Shedore Sanders most of last year after moving on from Joe. Flacco Watson, a three-time pro-bola from his Houston days, hasn't seen the field since October 2024 due to an Achilles injury fixed in. January Still, his roster spot is locked for 2022, thanks to that restructured five-year deal. Now, coach Todd Munkin revealed reps with the first team offense won't split evenly among Watson, Sanders and Gabriel when organized team activities. Start April 7th. Those performances could sway how they eyed the draft. It all points to Watson getting another shot to reclaim the top spot, keeping the quarterback drama alive as spring practices heat up.

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