Overview
- Coach Todd Monken has not named a Week 1 starter and says the competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will be decided in live, padded training camp and preseason play.
- Deshaun Watson has publicly trained at the Browns facility and posted a workout video this week, but his recent absence from games and two Achilles injuries have left his readiness under scrutiny.
- Pro Football Focus ranked Watson last among projected starters, citing limited recent play and inconsistent OTAs, which feeds public doubt about his ability to hold the job.
- Teams have called about Shedeur Sanders’ availability, yet Browns legend Joe Thomas and the club’s public comments urge patience to let Sanders develop rather than trading him for a low return.
- Cleveland’s March restructure of Watson’s deal and its accumulated draft capital give the franchise a third option of seeking a long‑term quarterback in future drafts if neither current option is convincing.