Deshaun Watson discusses competition with Shedeur Sanders for Browns' QB job
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke with media on June 9, 2026, addressing his competition with Shedeur Sanders for the starting job. This marked Watson's first media appearance since recovering from an Achilles injury sustained in 2024. Watson expressed a positive relationship with Sanders and emphasized supporting each other in their quest to secure the role. Training camp will further determine the starting quarterback, with both players under pressure to perform in critical seasons for their careers. Watson's performance included one interception and a successful deep connection during minicamp. The Browns' head coach will ultimately choose the best fit for the team.
- •Watson last played on October 20, 2024, due to injury.
- •Watson throws an interception during minicamp practices.
- •Cleveland's head coach will decide the starter in training camp.
- •Watson's career performance has declined in recent seasons.
- •Sanders is entering his second year with the team.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Browns' Shedeur Sanders reveals mindset during team's QB battle
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Browns QB Deshaun Watson drops how he clearly feels about competing against Shedeur Sanders for the starting job
"Deshaun Watson answered multiple questions for the first time in over a year and a half on Wednesday. One question came up about Shedeur Sanders and it's worth noting.
"Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders reveals his mindset during the team's quarterback battle between him and Deshaun Watson.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:31 PMBrowns' Shedeur Sanders reveals mindset during team's QB battle
Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders reveals his mindset during the team's quarterback battle between him and Deshaun Watson.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 11:20 PMBrowns QB Deshaun Watson drops how he clearly feels about competing against Shedeur Sanders for the starting job
Deshaun Watson answered multiple questions for the first time in over a year and a half on Wednesday. One question came up about Shedeur Sanders and it's worth noting.
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