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NFL analyst predicts Shedeur Sanders will start for Browns this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:47 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

NFL analyst predicts Shedeur Sanders will start for Browns this season

Summary

Damon Bruce, an NFL analyst, predicts that Shedeur Sanders will take over as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns before the end of the 2026 season. Despite current starter Deshaun Watson being named for Week 1, Bruce believes the circumstances surrounding Watson's performance and fan sentiment may lead to a change. Sanders had a challenging rookie season with 1,400 passing yards, but Bruce emphasizes the importance of patience for Sanders as he waits for his opportunity. The Browns will begin their season with consecutive road games against Jacksonville and Tampa Bay, followed by a home game against Carolina in Week 3.

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Status Watch

•Damon Bruce expects Shedeur Sanders to become Browns' starter this season.
•Deshaun Watson is starting Week 1 after a rough preseason.
•Sanders completed 15 of 22 passes for 153 yards this preseason.
•Browns open the season with games against Jacksonville and Tampa Bay.
•Cleveland fans have a negative perception of Watson amid ongoing pressure.

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2:47 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Be Patient, Be Quiet, Don’t Say a Word’ — NFL Analyst Predicts It’s Only a Matter of Time Before Shedeur Sanders Starts

What they're saying

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Damon Bruce’s advice for Shedeur Sanders sounds less like quarterback coaching than instructions for surviving a long airport delay: sit down, keep quiet and wait for your name to be called. Bruce believes Cleveland eventually will call it.
— Yahoo Sports

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