Browns quarterback battle declared 'cursed' by ESPN

The Cleveland Browns quarterback competition is labeled as 'cursed' by ESPN, highlighting Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders as the primary contenders. Head coach Todd Monken has announced that Watson will start the first preseason game, followed by Sanders in the second. Financial implications may influence the decision, as Watson has a significant dead cap hit of $86 million. Despite the upcoming preseason performances, analysts suggest that the competition may ultimately be decided by financial considerations rather than on-field results. The second game is set to take place on Saturday.

• 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN labels the Browns QB battle as 'cursed'