Watson Edges Sanders in Browns QB Battle

0:00On April 29, Cleveland Browns fans, the quarterback battle for 2026 is heating up and to Sean Watson holds the inside track to start over Shedder, Sanders, and Dylan Gabriel. Sources say he edged out Sanders during voluntary minicamp, showing why he's still the guy to beat. Watson missed the last year and a half with back-to-back Achilles tears, first against the Bengals in October 2024, then re-indering it in Miami. He set out the whole 2025 season after surgery, but now with new-head coach Todd Monkin calling shots, Fresha Baltimore's. Offense everyone gets a clean slate. Monkin's crew watched closely over three days and Watson stood out with sharp decisions, smooth pre-snap work, and efficient throws in 7 on 7. And 11 on 11 drills, he even grabbed more reps than planned because he earned them on Marin. Sanders got the early first team looks but sits as the likely number two, while third-round pick Gabriel from last year didn't see any top reps.

1:00Started six games before a concussion side-mined him, and Sanders held the job after. The offense is young with a whole new line coming in. As training camp nears, Watson's veteran edge should keep him ahead unless someone dazzles big time, setting the stage for Monkin's era to launch. Strong.