Overview
- Sanders posted a faith‑tinged message Friday telling followers to ignore outside opinions, a response widely read as addressing reports that favor Deshaun Watson.
- Monken reiterated the job will be earned on the field through OTAs and the June minicamp, adding he wants the decision set before training camp opens.
- Local reporting from late April said Watson exited voluntary minicamp with the lead, though the team has not named a starter.
- NFL insider Albert Breer pointed to Cleveland’s massive trade cost and guaranteed money for Watson as a reason the team may feel pressure to give him another run.
- The competition also includes Dillon Gabriel, with rookie Taylen Green expected to get few reps, and Sanders entered Year 2 after eight appearances for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.