Quarterback battles heat up for Browns, Falcons, Cardinals as camps open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
As NFL training camps begin this week, quarterback competitions are drawing attention in several teams. The Cleveland Browns are evaluating Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders for the starting role after Watson struggled last season. The Atlanta Falcons feature Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. in a stylistic matchup, with expectations for Tagovailoa to start. The Minnesota Vikings have J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray vying for their quarterback spot, though analysts remain skeptical about McCarthy’s chances. The Arizona Cardinals have yet to finalize their quarterback situation as they head into camp without a clear agreement in place.
- •Cleveland Browns are considering Watson and Sanders for starting QB.
- •Atlanta Falcons feature Tagovailoa and Penix in competition.
- •Minnesota Vikings have McCarthy and Murray battling for QB position.
- •Arizona Cardinals still lack a clear QB agreement as camps open.
- •NFL training camps start this week, intensifying player evaluations.
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