Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders compete for starting QB role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are engaged in a competitive battle for the starting position. Analysts have labeled the situation as 'weird,' citing the division within the quarterback room that includes Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green. Concerns about Watson's performance, including a poor completion percentage and his injury history, contribute to the uncertainty. The Browns look to solidify their quarterback future amid ongoing evaluation of their signal-callers.
- •Browns have a divided quarterback room with Watson and Sanders.
- •Analysts call the situation the 'weirdest' in the NFL.
- •Watson has struggled with injuries and performance metrics.
- •Browns hope for clarity on their quarterback situation soon.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders QB competition gets a label nobody wants
"This quarterback competition betwen Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders could go wrong.
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