Watson Starts But Sanders Ready | Cleveland Browns News

The Cleveland Browns have locked in Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for the 2026 season, with Shedeur Sanders stepping into the backup role — a decision that capped an intense preseason QB battle. Though Watson gets the nod, Sanders is poised to take over if needed, just as he did last year, while rookie Taylen Green sits third. Sanders, a fifth-round rookie, showed flashes of potential despite his stats, and even got a playful sibling roast from his brother Shilo — who’s proud of his brother’s resilience through camp. With the season opener against the Jaguars looming, all eyes are on how this QB duo shapes the Browns’ offensive future.

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