Browns face quarterback decision as competition continues in preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Cleveland Browns are evaluating their quarterback options this summer amid a competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Watson started in preseason Week 1, while Sanders will take the field in Week 2. A prediction from Bleacher Report suggests Watson will secure the starting position for the regular season, which some analysts argue would be a mistake due to his inconsistent performance since joining the team and recent injuries. Sanders, on a rookie contract, is viewed as a player with potential upside for the franchise. The team's decision is expected to become clearer after their preseason game against Buffalo.
- •Browns are currently in a quarterback competition this summer.
- •Deshaun Watson started the first preseason game.
- •Shedeur Sanders will start in the upcoming Week 2 game.
- •Analysts believe choosing Watson as starter would be a mistake.
- •Sanders has a three-year contract with potential for growth.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Browns predicted to make QB competition decision that would be a mistake
"This predicted QB competition result would be the wrong one for Cleveland.
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