
Browns Owner Backs Watson, Sanders on Bench
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The Cleveland Browns owner, Jimmy Haslam, has publicly endorsed Deshaun Watson to reclaim the starting quarterback spot for the 2026 season, potentially sidelining Shedeur Sanders who had taken over the role last year. Watson, despite his Achilles injury, is reportedly in the best shape and ready to lead the team, sparking optimism among fans and media. Dillon Gabriel, the third quarterback, is currently seen as trailing both Watson and Sanders. The teams new offensive-minded coach, Todd Monken, is known for unlocking different quarterbacks, making the quarterback battle an exciting one to watch as workouts begin.
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Cleveland Browns News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Browns Owner Backs Watson, Sanders on Bench. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On March 31st, the Cleveland Browns might have just tipped their hand on the quarterback spot for 2026, and it ain't looking good for. Shadour Sanders After a solid rookie year where he grabbed the starting gig, the team's owner Jimmy has them publicly back to Sean Watson to reclaim the roll under. The new offensive minor coach Todd Munkin has them highlighted Watson's fresh start, noting he's in the best shape of recent years, lighter than he's been in a while and ready to hit the gun. Offseason workouts on April 7th. This comes after Watson's Achilles injury last season, shifting the vibe from doubt to real optimism about his leadership. Fans and media are buzzing because Haslam once called Watson a big miss, but now he's all in despite Sanders stepping up from third string to starter in 2025. That climb earns Sanders a lot of shine, yet the owner's words put him back on the bench in projections. Dylan Gabriel rounds out the quarterback room under contract, but he's seen as trailing both Watson and Sanders right now.
Most eyes they locked him ahead to head battle for the top spot. With Munkin's track record of unlocking different QBs, Cleveland's offense could flip the script next year. Keep watching how this shakes out as. Workouts kickoff
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