'Seems like Watson has the leg up' on QB battle
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Key Points:
- The Browns are alternating Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders as their starting quarterback in training camp and preseason, with head coach Todd Monken planning to evaluate both before naming a Week 1 starter against the Jaguars.
- Recent practice reps and reports suggest Watson may be edging ahead as the camp leader, but the competition remains close, with Monken emphasizing reps divided according to the depth chart and the need to build chemistry.
- Both quarterbacks have had inconsistent performances recently, and neither has clearly distinguished themselves, leading to uncertainty about who will ultimately start and for how long, especially given Watson’s injury history and Sanders’ promising start.
- Financially, the Browns have received over $88 million in cap credits related to an insurance policy on Watson due to his missed games, partially offsetting the cost of his record-setting contract.
- Despite the ongoing competition, Browns officials remain open-minded about the quarterback situation, with no definitive decision made yet, and both Watson and Sanders expected to see playing time during the season.
