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Browns to Choose Between Sanders, Watson After Preseason

7/31/2026

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The Cleveland Browns are evaluating rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders and veteran Deshaun Watson for the 2026 starter.
Sanders completed 56.6% of passes for about 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions in seven starts.
Watson, on a five-year $230 million deal, completed 12 of 22 throws with two interceptions.
GM Andrew Berry said he will play the productive quarterback and decide after the preseason, which opens Aug 15 vs. the Chicago Bears.

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Story summary

The Cleveland Browns are evaluating rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders and veteran Deshaun Watson for the 2026 starter.
Sanders completed 56.6% of passes for about 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions in seven starts.
Watson, on a five-year $230 million deal, completed 12 of 22 throws with two interceptions.
GM Andrew Berry said he will play the productive quarterback and decide after the preseason, which opens Aug 15 vs. the Chicago Bears.