Overview
- Head coach Todd Monken reiterated the 2026 quarterback job is an open competition, while praising Shedeur Sanders’ "elite playmaking ability."
- With no veteran passer added in free agency, multiple reporters now describe Sanders as holding the early edge over Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel.
- Deshaun Watson, coming off two Achilles surgeries, is expected to participate in offseason work and was recently seen throwing with private coach Quincy Avery.
- Sanders posted a message on X urging followers to ignore outside "noise" after insider reports questioned his film-study habits.
- Cleveland holds picks No. 6, 24 and 39, is exploring receiver help—reportedly scheduling a top-30 visit with Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr.—and could still consider a developmental QB prospect, per reports.