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Browns Favor Watson Over Sanders, Starter Decision June
4/30/2026
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Story summary
- The Cleveland Browns are leaning toward Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders for the 2026 starter role.
- Watson left the voluntary minicamp with a clear edge in the competition.
- Head coach Todd Monken is expected to name the starter by mid-June.
- Sanders, a 2025 Pro Bowl selection, has over a month to persuade the Browns to keep him starter.
- Watson is projected to start Week 1 unless Sanders shows a strong practice.
