Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Browns weigh Shedeur Sanders as starting quarterback

8/1/2026

46 10 Full Breakdown

Summary

Deion Visits Browns

Deion Sanders attended Cleveland Browns camp in Berea, Ohio on July 30, 2026, watched son Shedeur and met coach Todd Monken.
Shedeur Sanders logged 7,364 yards, 64 touchdowns and a 71.8% completion rate—the highest in FBS history.
The Browns are evaluating starters, with Shedeur sharing snaps with Deshaun Watson ahead of the Sept. 13 opener at Jacksonville.

Summary

Browns Sign Burton

The Browns signed fullback Michael Burton in free agency, reviving a traditional fullback role in Coach Todd Monken's offense.
The defensive line was called dominant in the first two practices despite Myles Garrett's trade and Maliek Collins' rehab.
Coach Todd Monken flagged nine pre-snap penalties on Day 3 and urged the unit to master cadence.
Coach Jason Tarver said linebackers ran three-linebacker blitzes with faster pattern execution.

Summary

Browns Pick QB

GM Andrew Berry said the Browns will pick their starter on field productivity and must name a quarterback before Week 1.
Watson enters the final year of his $230 million, five-year contract as the decision looms.
Ex-Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum called the quarterback choice a “no-brainer” and urged Cleveland to start Shedeur Sanders now.
The Aug 15 preseason game against the Chicago Bears will be the first live test for the quarterbacks.

History

Historical Context

After Art Modell moved the original Browns to Baltimore in 1995, the NFL kept the name and history in Cleveland and awarded Al Lerner a reactivated franchise that began play in 1999. The new Browns, built via an expansion draft, posted a 2-14 debut season under GM Phil Savage. Today, the team’s quarterback battle between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson echoes that original rebuild.

1 of 4

Deion Visits Browns

Deion Sanders attended Cleveland Browns camp in Berea, Ohio on July 30, 2026, watched son Shedeur and met coach Todd Monken.
Shedeur Sanders logged 7,364 yards, 64 touchdowns and a 71.8% completion rate—the highest in FBS history.
The Browns are evaluating starters, with Shedeur sharing snaps with Deshaun Watson ahead of the Sept. 13 opener at Jacksonville.

1 / 4