Browns QB battle favors Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders in camp

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:01 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Browns QB battle favors Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders in camp
Summary

During the Browns' final OTA and minicamp, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders competed for the starting quarterback position for the 2026 NFL season. Statistical performance favored Watson, who completed 90 of 133 passes with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. In contrast, Sanders threw for 79 completions on 113 attempts, resulting in five touchdowns and three interceptions. The significant difference in touchdowns, despite a higher completion percentage for Sanders, poses challenges for his candidacy as the starter. The team will continue evaluating their options leading up to the season.

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  • Browns completed OTAs and minicamps on June 11, 2026.
  • Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders primarily took first-team reps.
  • Watson outperformed Sanders with 13 touchdowns to Sanders' five.
  • Sanders recorded 79 completions, while Watson had 90.
  • Taylen Green and Dillon Gabriel were competing for third in the depth chart.
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  • 9:01 PMYahoo SportsBrowns final OTA and minicamp QB tracker update doesn't bode well for Shedeur Sanders
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This statistical comparison doesn't look good for Sanders.

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