Browns QB competition highlights Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken is evaluating Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in an ongoing quarterback competition. In recent practices, Watson received first-team reps during 7-on-7 drills, suggesting he may be taking the lead. Monken emphasized the importance of completing the offensive installation during training. Dillon Gabriel has also shown promise in camp, adding complexity to the decision. A clearer picture of the starting quarterback is expected as Monken aims to announce key player positions soon.
- •Cleveland Browns continue QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.
- •Watson took first-team reps in recent practice drills.
- •Monken indicates a decision on key positions is forthcoming.
- •Dillon Gabriel is also performing well in training camp.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Browns’ Deshaun Watson seemingly takes step forward in QB battle
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Browns QB competition: ‘Signal’ that ‘QB1’ has unofficially been identified
- 11:10 AMDawgs By Nature — Browns QB competition: ‘Signal’ that ‘QB1’ has unofficially been identified - Dawgs By Nature
"Browns HC Todd Monken may have tipped his hand in QB competition, based on his latest Deshaun Watson-Shedeur Sanders decision
"Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? Did Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken tip his hand about QB1 in the QB competition?
"Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? Did Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken tip his hand about QB1 in the QB competition?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:20 AMBrowns’ Deshaun Watson seemingly takes step forward in QB battle
Browns HC Todd Monken may have tipped his hand in QB competition, based on his latest Deshaun Watson-Shedeur Sanders decision
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 11:10 AMBrowns QB competition: ‘Signal’ that ‘QB1’ has unofficially been identified
Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? Did Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken tip his hand about QB1 in the QB competition?
- Dawgs By NatureAug 7, 2026, 11:10 AMBrowns QB competition: ‘Signal’ that ‘QB1’ has unofficially been identified - Dawgs By Nature
Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? Did Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken tip his hand about QB1 in the QB competition?
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