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Browns Favor Deshaun Watson Over Sanders in Practice

8/10/2026

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Head coach Todd Monken gave Deshaun Watson all reps on Saturday, putting him ahead of other quarterbacks.
Ian Rapoport said Watson has the leg up because he knows the Browns' operations better than Shedeur Sanders.
Coach Mike Bajakian said Watson posted three to four practices with zero interceptions.
Sanders split reps with Dillon Gabriel after Watson took the starting offense snaps, per ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi.

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Historical Context

In 2001, after Drew Bledsoe suffered internal bleeding, backup Tom Brady took over and led New England to an 11-5 record and a Super Bowl XXXVI victory, launching a dynasty. Today, Browns coach Todd Monken is giving Deshaun Watson extensive reps over Shedeur Sanders, echoing that mid-season quarterback change as a potential catalyst for a playoff push.

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Story summary

Head coach Todd Monken gave Deshaun Watson all reps on Saturday, putting him ahead of other quarterbacks.
Ian Rapoport said Watson has the leg up because he knows the Browns' operations better than Shedeur Sanders.
Coach Mike Bajakian said Watson posted three to four practices with zero interceptions.
Sanders split reps with Dillon Gabriel after Watson took the starting offense snaps, per ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi.

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