
Watson Wins Browns QB Battle, Sanders' Future Uncertain
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The Cleveland Browns have chosen Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for the 2026 season, leaving Shedeur Sanders in a challenging position. Watson, a three-time Pro Bowler, has been excelling in minicamp drills and has a strong rapport with new head coach Todd Monkens spread passing schemes. The Browns are building a young offense with rookies and sophomores, and Sanders prospects in Cleveland appear bleak. However, a trade to a contender could provide him with a fresh opportunity.
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Cleveland Browns News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Watson Wins Browns QB Battle, Sanders' Future Uncertain. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On April 30, the Cleveland Browns are settling their quarterback battle, leaning hard toward veteran Dishonn Watson as the starter for the 20. 26 season, which spells tough news for sophomore Shadour Sanders. Watson, the three-time pro-boulder, grabbed the edge over Sanders in minicam drills, snagging most first team reps in 7 on 7, 11 on 11, red zone, and two-minute situations. Here from Insiders is Watson's meshing quick with new head coach Todd Monk and spread passing schemes, stuff he ran back in Houston. He's put in the solo work studying the playbook and looks sharp on the field, playing faster than expected after sitting out two seasons. Brown's owner Jimmy Haslam is all-in on Watson too, hyping his fresh start, slimmer frame, and readiness for off-season workouts starting April 7. The team stacking a young offense with rookies like 9th overall tackle Spencer Fano and Whiteouts KC Consension at 24th and Denzel Boston. At 39th plus sophomores at tight end and running back, Sanders threw for 1400 yards, 7 touchdowns,
and 10 picks last year in a 3-5 finish, showing big moment grit, but now facing, long odds. Pundits float trade spots like the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, and Kansas City Chiefs. Or he could back up shaky rooms or push for franchise roles. With Watson locked in as the frontrunner, Sanders' path in Cleveland dimmed fast, but a swap to a contender could light his fire right up.
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