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Browns Likely Choose Deshaun Watson as Starter

4/30/2026

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The Browns will name their starter following June 9-11 minicamp, favoring Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, with Jimmy Haslam backing Watson.
Todd Monken said he will decide the starter by the camp’s end after Watson earned reps and Sanders saw few.
GM Andrew Berry said the team traded its No. 6 pick, used No. 9 to draft tackle Spencer Fano, added QB Taylen Green, and will wait spring 2027 before pursuing a franchise quarterback.

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The Browns will name their starter following June 9-11 minicamp, favoring Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, with Jimmy Haslam backing Watson.
Todd Monken said he will decide the starter by the camp’s end after Watson earned reps and Sanders saw few.
GM Andrew Berry said the team traded its No. 6 pick, used No. 9 to draft tackle Spencer Fano, added QB Taylen Green, and will wait spring 2027 before pursuing a franchise quarterback.