Browns plan quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken outlines the quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson during mandatory minicamp. Sanders worked with the first team on Tuesday, while Watson will take the majority of reps on Wednesday. Both quarterbacks will split time with the first team on Thursday, as the team evaluates their performances to determine the starting quarterback for the 2026 season. Monken acknowledged Sanders' positive showing, indicating the contest remains open as practices progress.
- •Shedeur Sanders worked with the first team on Tuesday.
- •Deshaun Watson takes majority of first-team reps on Wednesday.
- •Both quarterbacks will split first-team time on Thursday.
- •Todd Monken praised Sanders' performance during minicamp.
- •Browns are evaluating quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season.
- 9:36 PMESPN NFL — Coach says Browns QB1 competition to continue
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Browns' Todd Monken reveals QB plan amid Shedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson battle
"Browns coach Todd Monken said he is unlikely to name a starting quarterback between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders at the conclusion of mandatory minicamp on Thursday.
"The next few days are going to be very interesting for the Browns.
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External links- ESPN NFLJun 9, 2026, 9:36 PMCoach says Browns QB1 competition to continue
Browns coach Todd Monken said he is unlikely to name a starting quarterback between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders at the conclusion of mandatory minicamp on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:46 PMBrowns' Todd Monken reveals QB plan amid Shedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson battle
The next few days are going to be very interesting for the Browns.
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