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Browns QB competition remains close as preseason progresses

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Browns QB competition remains close as preseason progresses
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN reporter updates Browns QB battle between Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders
What they're saying
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Cleveland Browns QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is far from over but Jeremy Fowler updates us

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