Shedeur Sanders competes for Browns QB job against Deshaun Watson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
At the Browns OTA on June 3, 2026, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson faced off during 11v11 and 7v7 drills. Reports indicate that Sanders stood out during these practices, intensifying the competition for the starting quarterback role under new head coach Todd Monken. The offseason has seen much debate about the quarterback position following the departure of former coach Kevin Stefanski. Analysts, including Mel Kiper Jr., have expressed support for Sanders, questioning the criticism aimed at him. Mandatory minicamp is set for next week.
- •Browns hold OTA with Sanders and Watson competing for starting QB
- •Sanders reportedly impresses in drills on June 3, 2026
- •Mel Kiper Jr. defends Sanders against ongoing criticism
- •New head coach Todd Monken faces crucial roster decisions
- •Mandatory minicamp scheduled for next week
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders has Monken hedging on Watson after a Browns OTA day nobody saw coming
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders completely outclasses Deshaun Watson
"The Cleveland Browns are entering the franchise’s first season under new head coach Todd Monken after letting Kevin Stefanski go from the same role shortly into the offseason. Now, Monken is tasked with determining who Cleveland’s starting quarterback will be heading into the season. The offseason battle for the job is widely viewed by fans,…
"Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken won't commit to a starter as Shedeur Sanders shakes up the quarterback race against Deshaun Watson.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:49 PMShedeur Sanders has Monken hedging on Watson after a Browns OTA day nobody saw coming
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken won't commit to a starter as Shedeur Sanders shakes up the quarterback race against Deshaun Watson.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:30 PMShedeur Sanders completely outclasses Deshaun Watson
The Cleveland Browns are entering the franchise’s first season under new head coach Todd Monken after letting Kevin Stefanski go from the same role shortly into the offseason. Now, Monken is tasked with determining who Cleveland’s starting quarterback will be heading into the season. The offseason battle for the job is widely viewed by fans,…
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