Overview
- The Browns have not named a starter and Todd Monken is rotating Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders through first‑team reps as he evaluates the position ahead of mandatory minicamp and training camp.
- Monken said Shedeur Sanders has "come miles" in his progressions, quicker ball release and grasp of concepts, marking measurable offseason development that boosts his case for the job.
- The coach also called Deshaun Watson's athleticism a "superpower," and multiple insiders say Watson currently has the inside track to start, a view complicated by his recent injuries and the fully guaranteed final year of his contract.
- Monken sharply criticized interceptions in 7‑on‑7 drills as "embarrassing," with reports saying Sanders and Dillon Gabriel threw picks during the no‑contact period while Watson did not.
- The coming evaluation windows are clear: progress through OTAs, the June 9–11 mandatory minicamp and July training camp will shape who starts on Sept. 13 at Jacksonville, and the decision carries roster and financial consequences for the franchise.