Overview
- Monken reiterated the role is an open competition and highlighted Sanders’ elite playmaking, setting the stage for a multi-quarterback battle.
- Zac Jackson of The Athletic reported Sanders currently leads the depth chart, followed by Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel.
- Jason Lloyd relayed concerns from multiple Browns sources about Sanders’ film-study habits, after which Sanders posted that he is ignoring outside noise; Deion Sanders also shared cryptic support.
- Cleveland has focused resources on offensive-line additions and has not pursued top free-agent quarterbacks who signed elsewhere, leaving the draft as a likely avenue for added QB depth.
- Watson remains on the roster after two Achilles surgeries and no game action since October 2024, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter noting some in the building believe he could still open 2026 as the starter.