Browns QB competition remains close as preseason progresses
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The quarterback battle for the Cleveland Browns continues as both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders vie for the starting position. Following an unimpressive showing against the Chicago Bears, Browns head coach Todd Monken confirmed that each quarterback would get additional opportunities to showcase their skills during joint practices with the Buffalo Bills. Sanders is set to start in the upcoming preseason game against the Bills. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler notes that Watson has some momentum but Sanders has kept the competition competitive. A decision on the starting quarterback is expected after Saturday's game.
- •Watson and Sanders did not differentiate themselves in their first preseason game.
- •Monken plans to rotate quarterbacks in joint practices with the Bills.
- •Sanders will start against the Bills on Saturday.
- •Fowler indicates Watson has a slight edge, but Sanders is competitive.
- •A decision on the starting quarterback is expected after the Bills game.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN analyst says Browns’ QB battle isn’t close right now
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN reporter updates Browns QB battle between Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders
- 10:41 PMDawgs By Nature — ESPN reporter updates Browns QB battle between Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders - Dawgs By Nature
"Cleveland Browns QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is far from over but Jeremy Fowler updates us
"Cleveland Browns QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is far from over but Jeremy Fowler updates us
"Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are fighting for the No. 1 job.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:35 PMESPN analyst says Browns’ QB battle isn’t close right now
Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are fighting for the No. 1 job.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 10:41 PMESPN reporter updates Browns QB battle between Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders
Cleveland Browns QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is far from over but Jeremy Fowler updates us
- Dawgs By NatureAug 16, 2026, 10:41 PMESPN reporter updates Browns QB battle between Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders - Dawgs By Nature
Cleveland Browns QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is far from over but Jeremy Fowler updates us
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