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Browns Launch QB Competition: Sanders Starts, Watson Returns
8/5/2026
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Story summary
- Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken announced a preseason QB competition to choose the starter by Aug. 27, 2026.
- Monken set quarterback Shedeur Sanders to start Aug. 15 vs. Bears and quarterback Deshaun Watson Aug. 22 vs. Bills.
- Watson, sidelined since October 2024 and ranked 31st on The Athletic's 2026 QB tier list, has played only 19 games.
- Quarterback Shedeur Sanders earned 2025 Pro Bowl honors with a 56.6% completion rate in seven starts.
