Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, reported Wednesday that Watson held an edge over Shedeur Sanders after the Browns’ voluntary minicamp.
- Cabot reported Watson took more first‑team snaps than Sanders and looked sharper in decision‑making, pre‑snap reads, and passing efficiency.
- Head coach Todd Monken has not named a starter and says performance on the field will decide the job, with a target of the June 9–11 mandatory minicamp for clarity.
- Shedeur Sanders’ brother Shilo drew backlash for telling Cabot to “Go make a sandwich Mary,” and Cabot defended her work on local radio while Monken said outside noise will not sway the decision.
- Watson missed all of 2025 while recovering from a torn Achilles and has played 19 games for Cleveland since 2022, while Sanders went 3–4 as a rookie starter with a 56.6% completion rate, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions; Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green remain depth options.