Cleveland Browns QB battle between Watson and Sanders continues

The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between veteran Deshaun Watson and second-year Shedeur Sanders remains unresolved as training camp progresses. Head coach Todd Monken has resisted naming a definitive starter for the upcoming preseason, stating that both players will likely start different preseason games to facilitate evaluation.

Recent practices have seen inconsistent momentum for both players. While Monken has occasionally adjusted the rotation—notably giving Watson full first-team reps on one day and returning Sanders to the lead role the next—the competition has been marked by offensive struggles. During a recent two-minute drill, both quarterbacks faced issues with penalties, including false starts and procedural infractions, leading to reports of frustration from Monken.

Despite the ongoing battle, Sanders has expressed that there is no internal rivalry or pettiness between him and Watson, noting that both are aligned toward winning. Meanwhile, analysts and former players have debated the team's direction, with some questioning the long-term value of Watson's contract relative to the potential of younger talent. Monken indicated he expects to have a clearer picture of the hierarchy following the first two preseason matchups.