Browns Stick with Watson, Plan Quarterback Competition

0:00On March 26th, the Cleveland Browns have stayed put at quarterback to start the 20-26 off-season despite plenty of other moves by general. Manager Andrew Berry, NFL insider Mike Garofalo, says, DeShawn Watson still leads the pack to star week one next season, even after Shader Sanders took over for the final. Seven games of 2025. Garofalo appeared on Good Morning Football and made it clear the team plans and open competition this summer, similar to last year's four-way battle-in, training camp. Watson stays on the roster because of his huge contract, and his past success keeps him in the conversation despite off-field troubles. Browns fans are fed up after a nightmare 2025 season, where Watson's re-reptured Achilles left the quarterback room and shambles from. March to December. Many see starting him again as a step backward in the new era under coach Todd Munkin, especially since he's not part of the long-term future. The team passed on free agents like Malik Willis and Watchtua, Tago Viloa, head to Atlanta on a team-friendly deal.

1:06Now, they're eyeing a late-round draft pick, or maybe a reach for Alabama's Thai Simpson, but the focus remains on proving Sanders or someone new can. Step up. With Watson's $131 million debt cap hit locking him in until a 2027 release, Cleveland just needs a real. Competition that pushes the team forward this summer.