Cleveland Browns QB competition intensifies as preseason game approaches
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are finalizing their quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Both players showcased their skills during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears, with Watson showing some efficiency while Sanders struggled with consistency. Watson, who is returning from consecutive Achilles injuries, received mixed evaluations for his performance, while Sanders had moments but ultimately fell short. The decision on who will start in Week 1 of the 2026 season is pending, with their next opportunity for evaluation coming against the Buffalo Bills.
- •Browns' QB competition features Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.
- •Preseason game against the Chicago Bears highlights both players’ performances.
- •Watson, returning from injuries, showed some improvement but faced criticism.
- •Sanders displayed inconsistency, throwing an interception during the game.
- •Next preseason test for both quarterbacks is against the Buffalo Bills.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders takes care of business, QB competition takes huge turn
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders’ Sister Pens 2-Word Message as Browns QB Makes His Case in QB Battle Vs. Deshaun Watson
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders is chasing in the Browns QB competition, and that is okay
"The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition is taking shape with every preseason snap, and Shedeur Sanders is giving the team plenty to think about. His latest outing against the Buffalo Bills provided another strong case in his push for the starting job.
"Saturday in Cleveland was a pivotal day in the Browns' quarterback battle for both reasons on the field and reasons off the field.
"The Cleveland Browns QB competition between Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson could come to an end Saturday
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:25 PMShedeur Sanders takes care of business, QB competition takes huge turn
Saturday in Cleveland was a pivotal day in the Browns' quarterback battle for both reasons on the field and reasons off the field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:24 AMShedeur Sanders’ Sister Pens 2-Word Message as Browns QB Makes His Case in QB Battle Vs. Deshaun Watson
The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition is taking shape with every preseason snap, and Shedeur Sanders is giving the team plenty to think about. His latest outing against the Buffalo Bills provided another strong case in his push for the starting job.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:26 PMShedeur Sanders is chasing in the Browns QB competition, and that is okay
The Cleveland Browns QB competition between Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson could come to an end Saturday
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