Overview
- Todd Monken reaffirmed at the combine that Cleveland will hold an open quarterback competition rather than naming a starter now.
- NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the Browns hosted Alabama QB Ty Simpson on a pre-draft visit, and Cleveland holds picks No. 6 and 24.
- Yahoo Sports reported building belief that Deshaun Watson could push for the starting job after encouraging December practices and with $46 million guaranteed in 2026.
- Offensive coordinator Travis Switzer said Shedeur Sanders fits the system and is “certainly mobile enough,” while the staff aims to identify a starter by training camp.
- Cleveland continues to survey external options, with reports linking the team to Malik Willis and potential trade targets like Anthony Richardson, even as one local report outlined a possible Watson–Sanders two-man race.