Deshaun Watson shows athletic edge over Shedeur Sanders in QB competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson enters the training camp with an athletic edge over Shedeur Sanders, despite missing nearly two years due to Achilles surgeries. Analysts note Watson's mobility, decision-making speed, and ability to escape pressure as strengths. Sanders, however, has improved his accuracy and decision-making skills, showing potential to compete for the starting job. Head coach Todd Monken believes both quarterbacks demonstrate the capability to start, keeping the competition open as training camp approaches later this month.
- •Watson has not played in an NFL game in nearly two years.
- •Watson's mobility was highlighted during offseason workouts.
- •Sanders completed 56.6% of passes in his rookie season.
- •Monken sees both quarterbacks as capable of winning games.
- •Browns will alternate quarterbacks in training camp.
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