Browns' Watson, Sanders To Each Start In Preseason
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Wed, 5 August 2026
8 reports- dawgpounddaily.com11:00first to report
Once again, the quarterback competition has been the biggest storyline in Cleveland Browns training camp. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders continue to split f
- iheart.com12:30
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue into the preseason. Both will start an exhibition game, with the winner playing in the preseason finale. Their performances in practice will determine who starts against the Chicago Bears on ...
- iheart.com12:30
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue into the preseason. Both will start an exhibition game, with the winner playing in the preseason finale. Their performances in practice will determine who starts against the Chicago Bears on ...
- iheart.com12:30
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue into the preseason. Both will start an exhibition game, with the winner playing in the preseason finale. Their performances in practice will determine who starts against the Chicago Bears on ...
- iheart.com12:30
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue into the preseason. Both will start an exhibition game, with the winner playing in the preseason finale. Their performances in practice will determine who starts against the Chicago Bears on ...
- iheart.com12:30
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue into the preseason. Both will start an exhibition game, with the winner playing in the preseason finale. Their performances in practice will determine who starts against the Chicago Bears on ...
- iheart.com12:30
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue into the preseason. Both will start an exhibition game, with the winner playing in the preseason finale. Their performances in practice will determine who starts against the Chicago Bears on ...
- dawgpounddaily.com13:00
The Cleveland Browns' decision to add yet another quarterback when they selected Arkansas' Taylen Green in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft raised some eye
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- morningjournal.com20:59
Browns quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian is working hard to help Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green to improve their pre-snap and post-snap reads. He would be neglecting his duties if he weren’t. The thing is, B…
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- hitc.com15:46
Todd Monken has sparked controversy after Shedeur Sanders was denied first-team reps at Cleveland Browns training camp.
Mon, 10 August 2026
3 reports- Times of India16:55
Asante Samuel believes Shedeur Sanders is improving but still has habits that are hurting his chances to become the Browns’ starter. His comments came after Deshaun Watson unexpectedly took first-team reps. Samuel’s past feud with Deion Sanders makes the criticism more noticeable, but Todd Monken has not ended the quarterback competition yet.
- yardbarker.com19:29
The Cleveland Browns are really at the center stage this training camp, as Sanders and Watson compete to land the starting quarterback role come September.
- yardbarker.com20:19
Even in their first training camp in life without Myles Garrett, there's one question looming over the Cleveland Browns more than any other.
Wed, 12 August 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories18:44
Todd Monken says starting QB will play first half vs. Bears, but doesn’t announce who it is nbcsports.com Browns name Watson starting QB for preseason opener ESPN Deshaun Watson to start preseason Week 1 against the Bears Cleveland Browns Todd Monken has decided starting quarterback for Saturday’s Browns preseason game FOX 8 News Shedeur Sanders Defends Browns HC Monken Over Training Camp Snaps, 'Never a Miscommunication' Bleacher Report
- cleveland19.com22:04
Deshaun Watson will start the Browns first preseason game this Saturday in Chicago.
- morningjournal.com22:29
No matter which quarterback head coach Todd Monken chooses to start the Browns’ regular-season opener a little more than a month from now, Deshaun Watson says he won’t be playing like it’s 2020. Watson and Shedeur Sanders have been locked in a quarterback duel since the offseason program began in early April. The regular season begins Sept. 13 against the Jaguars in Jacksonville. They have been competing throughout organized team activities, minicamp and 13 days of training camp. Monken said he...
- Google News - Top Stories22:57
Browns name Deshaun Watson starter for preseason opener, Shedeur Sanders to start second game - The Athletic The New York Times Browns name Watson starting QB for preseason opener ESPN Deshaun Watson to start Saturday vs. Bears; Shedeur Sanders gets QB1 duties vs. Bills Yahoo Sports Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders give Browns a preseason quarterback battle worth watching Fox News Todd Monken says starting QB will play first half vs. Bears, but doesn’t announce who it is NBC Sports
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- Japan Times02:52
First-year Browns coach Todd Monken told reporters on Wednesday that Watson will play the first half against the Bears. Shedeur Sanders will start the second half.
Sat, 15 August 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories16:10
Browns vs. Bears: Relive Browns’ preseason loss as it happened Cleveland.com WATCH LIVE | Chicago Bears play the Cleveland Browns in preseason opener FOX 32 Chicago Watson leads Cleveland on 2 scoring drives in 34-10 preseason loss to Chicago CBS News Browns announce players not expected to play in 1st preseason game against the Bears Cleveland Browns Five Bears Whose Stock Went Up or Down in NFL Preseason Win vs. Browns Yahoo Sports
- news-herald.com20:57
Deshaun Watson led Cleveland on two early scoring drives in the first half
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories07:48
Shedeur Sanders on interception: I made the right read, right decision, just didn’t execute NBC Sports Deshaun Watson returns with 'awesome' first half for Browns ESPN Chicago Bears rally to crush the Cleveland Browns 34-10. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the preseason opener. Chicago Tribune 6 players that stood out in Bears' first preseason game Chicago Bears Browns preseason opener overreactions: QB competition still has ways to go Yahoo Sports
Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- wysu.org09:50
Terry Pluto looks at the Browns’ latest quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders and why Watson could have the inside track.
- yardbarker.com18:50
Reports from this week indicated that second-year Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders may have to produce the best performances of his young NFL career this week.
Thu, 20 August 2026
2 reports- yardbarker.com20:59
Shedeur Sanders was clearly not impressing at least one member of the Buffalo Bills’ defense. The Bills and Cleveland Browns held a joint practice on Thursday ahead of their preseason meeting on Saturday.
- yardbarker.com21:43
It's believed Monken could name his Week 1 QB1 as soon as Sunday or Monday so that the Browns' preseason finale against the New England Patriots on Aug. 27 can serve as a
Sat, 22 August 2026
4 reports- dawgpounddaily.com04:47
Unless Deshaun Watson leads the Cleveland Browns to a Super Bowl this year, the trade that brought him over from Houston will go down as one of the worst not on
- Google News - Top Stories23:03
Browns' Watson calls fans' boos 'personal,' not based on play ESPN Deshaun Watson’s Wife Pens 4-Word Message, Throws Full Weight Behind $230M QB Even as Boos Rain Down From Home Fans Yahoo Sports Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders Slam Browns Fans in Video After Veteran QB Booed in Preseason Game Bleacher Report Deshaun Watson Booed By Fans Stream of National Football League CBS Sports Shedeur Sanders didn’t appreciate the booing of Deshaun Watson NBC Sports
- Google News - Top Stories23:46
Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Browns preseason Audacy Bills 31-7 Browns (Aug 22, 2026) Game Recap ESPN Browns' Todd Monken not ready to name starting QB; Sanders scores, Watson peeved by boos NFL.com Stock Report: Buffalo Bills dominate Cleveland Browns in preseason action Buffalo Rumblings Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson's Final Box Score Stats and Highlights from Browns vs. Bills Bleacher Report
- Google News - Top Stories23:50
Shedeur Sanders didn’t appreciate the booing of Deshaun Watson NBC Sports Browns' Watson calls fans' boos 'personal,' not based on play ESPN Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders Slam Browns Fans in Video After Getting Booed During Preseason Game Bleacher Report Browns QB Deshaun Watson laments ‘disrespectful’ booing by team’s own fans The Guardian Deshaun Watson opens up about fans cheering his Achilles injury, says he’s ‘fighting mental battle every day’ Cleveland.com
Sun, 23 August 2026
8 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:49
Browns QB Deshaun Watson laments ‘disrespectful’ booing by team’s own fans The Guardian Browns' Watson calls fans' boos 'personal,' not based on play ESPN Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders Slam Browns Fans in Video After Veteran QB Booed in Preseason Game Bleacher Report Shedeur Sanders didn’t appreciate the booing of Deshaun Watson NBC Sports Deshaun Watson fires back at Browns fans after being booed: 'It's a disrespectful thing' CBS Sports
- Google News - Top Stories02:22
Deshaun Watson calls boos from Browns fans ‘a disrespectful thing’ after preseason loss The New York Times Browns' Watson calls fans' boos 'personal,' not based on play ESPN ‘It’s [Shedeur] Sanders’ Job Now’ — Why Former Giants OL Believes Deshaun Watson Just Lost His Job With The Browns Yahoo Sports Browns QB Deshaun Watson laments ‘disrespectful’ booing by team’s own fans The Guardian Shedeur Sanders didn’t appreciate the booing of Deshaun Watson NBC Sports
- Google News - Top Stories10:33
It’s time for the Browns and Deshaun Watson to go their separate ways NBC Sports Browns' Watson calls fans' boos 'personal,' not based on play ESPN Deshaun Watson calls booing by Browns fans ‘disrespectful’ and ‘personal’ NBC News What Todd Monken should do now about QB1 with Deshaun Watson at odds with the Browns’ fanbase: Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland.com Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders Slam Browns Fans in Video After Veteran QB Booed in Preseason Game Bleacher Report
- Google News - Top Stories14:17
Deshaun Watson’s Comments May Impact Browns’ QB1 Decision NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com Browns' Monken: Watson's comments not a factor in QB decision ESPN The Browns are living in denial. Deshaun Watson has never been their answer at QB The New York Times Deshaun Watson calls booing by Browns fans 'disrespectful' and 'personal,' but QB feels love on road AP News What Todd Monken should do now about QB1 with Deshaun Watson at odds with the Browns’ fanbase: Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland.com
- Google News - Top Stories20:10
Todd Monken won’t factor Deshaun Watson’s postgame outpouring into his QB decision; he’ll decide between him Cleveland.com Todd Monken provides timeline on starting quarterback announcement | News and Notes Cleveland Browns Thinking about Browns’ QBs while suffering from Watson Fatigue – Terry Pluto Cleveland.com Todd Monken anticipates naming a starting quarterback on Monday NBC Sports Browns To Announce Their Starting Quarterback Decision Monday Yahoo Sports
- Google News - Top Stories20:32
It's Time For The Browns To Move On And Cut Deshaun Watson FOX Sports Browns' Monken: Watson's comments not a factor in QB decision ESPN Watson’s reaction to boos ‘lacks self-awareness’ Yahoo Sports Deshaun Watson hasn’t taken accountability for any of this mess. Why would he start now? The New York Times Briggs: Real disrespect isn't fans booing Watson. It's the Browns again thumbing their noses at fans Toledo Blade
- clevelandbrowns.com22:46
Monken provided an injury update on DT Maliek Collins and other players
- Google News - Top Stories23:15
NFL preseason Week 2 overreactions: Shedeur Sanders will start for Browns, Jets' defense is fixed CBS Sports Shedeur Sanders Makes Post Ahead of Browns QB Decision Yahoo Sports Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Browns preseason Audacy NFL Catchup: Shedeur Sanders Outplays Deshaun Watson; Stetson Bennett Stars In LA FOX Sports Browns' Todd Monken not ready to name starting QB; Sanders scores, Watson peeved by boos NFL.com
Mon, 24 August 2026
18 reports- Japan Times01:42
Watson alluded to his belief that he would be facing "17 away games" if he were named the starter.
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Deshaun Watson hasn’t taken accountability for any of this mess. Why would he start now? The New York Times ‘You Know What They Did to Sam Darnold?’ — 6-Time Pro Bowler Gives Deshaun Watson a Reality Check Over Fans Booing Him Yahoo Sports It's Time For The Browns To Move On And Cut Deshaun Watson FOX Sports Briggs: Real disrespect isn't fans booing Watson. It's the Browns again thumbing their noses at fans Toledo Blade Florio: Watson can’t play for the Browns again Yahoo Sports
- Google News - Top Stories14:02
Deshaun Watson named Browns' QB1, says he regrets fan comments ESPN Deshaun Watson says 'emotions got the best of me' after ripping Cleveland Browns fans for booing Fox News Shedeur Sanders Had Telling Reaction to Losing Browns QB Job Yahoo Sports Deshaun Watson named Browns’ starting quarterback Cleveland Browns The Browns picked Deshaun Watson over their future. Good luck with that | Opinion USA Today
- iheart.com14:16
Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. Watson's experience and salary influenced the decision, despite Sanders' strong preseason showing. The Browns face a challenging early schedule.
- iheart.com14:16
Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. Watson's experience and salary influenced the decision, despite Sanders' strong preseason showing. The Browns face a challenging early schedule.
- iheart.com14:16
Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. Watson's experience and salary influenced the decision, despite Sanders' strong preseason showing. The Browns face a challenging early schedule.
- iheart.com14:16
Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. Watson's experience and salary influenced the decision, despite Sanders' strong preseason showing. The Browns face a challenging early schedule.
- iheart.com14:16
Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. Watson's experience and salary influenced the decision, despite Sanders' strong preseason showing. The Browns face a challenging early schedule.
- iheart.com14:16
Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. Watson's experience and salary influenced the decision, despite Sanders' strong preseason showing. The Browns face a challenging early schedule.
- iheart.com14:16
Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. Watson's experience and salary influenced the decision, despite Sanders' strong preseason showing. The Browns face a challenging early schedule.
- iheart.com14:16
Deshaun Watson is named the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for Week 1 against the Jaguars, chosen over Shedeur Sanders. Watson's experience and salary influenced the decision, despite Sanders' strong preseason showing. The Browns face a challenging early schedule.
- blackandteal.com14:32
The Jacksonville Jaguars found out in May that they would face the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 of the regular season. They now know which quarterback they'll fac
- Google News - Top Stories16:09
Browns name Deshaun Watson starting QB to begin season The New York Times Browns tab Deshaun Watson, not Shedeur Sanders, as QB1 ESPN Insider Drops Truth Bomb on Browns’ Controversial Quarterback Move Yahoo Sports Browns pick Deshaun Watson as their starting QB despite home crowd booing and his '17 away games' comments Fox News Browns fans, keep booing: Todd Monken picking Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders is wrong, even if it's right CBS Sports
- iheart.com17:47
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson apologized for criticizing fans after being booed. Despite being outperformed by Shedeur Sanders, Watson will start Week One against the Jaguars. Watson acknowledged fans' frustrations over his performance and contract, while Sanders defended him, urging resp...
- iheart.com17:47
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson apologized for criticizing fans after being booed. Despite being outperformed by Shedeur Sanders, Watson will start Week One against the Jaguars. Watson acknowledged fans' frustrations over his performance and contract, while Sanders defended him, urging resp...
- iheart.com17:47
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson apologized for criticizing fans after being booed. Despite being outperformed by Shedeur Sanders, Watson will start Week One against the Jaguars. Watson acknowledged fans' frustrations over his performance and contract, while Sanders defended him, urging resp...
- Google News - Top Stories19:22
Deshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders AP News Deshaun Watson named Browns' QB1, says he regrets fan comments ESPN Shedeur Sanders' Reaction to Deshaun Watson Being Named Browns' QB1 Revealed by Todd Monken Bleacher Report Deshaun Watson’s Week 1 start is NFL’s latest black eye Andscape Deshaun Watson on comments directed at Browns fans: ‘My emotions got the best of me’ The New York Times
- Google News - Top Stories19:40
Browns fans react angrily to Deshaun Watson starting at QB: ‘It’s a slap in the face’ Cleveland.com Deshaun Watson named Browns' QB1, says he regrets fan comments ESPN Around the AFC North: Deshaun Watson Named Browns’ Starting Quarterback Baltimore Ravens Browns starting QB Deshaun Watson issues apology for remarks trashing Cleveland fans CBS Sports Deshaun Watson recognizes 'ups and downs' ahead, 'excited' for Browns job Yahoo Sports
Tue, 25 August 2026
6 reports- Japan Times02:44
Watson and Shedeur Sanders competed for the starting job in training camp, rotating reps with the first-team offense in practice and preseason games.
- nflmocks.com10:00
With the Cleveland Browns officially announcing Deshaun Watson as their starter, it may seem on paper like they've reached a conclusion at quarterback. In reali
- Google News - Top Stories12:06
Quarterback backlash: Protest signs pulled from Browns stadium FOX 8 News Deshaun Watson, Jimmy Haslam, Andrew Berry and fans themselves all deserve loud booing The New York Times Deshaun Watson is Cleveland’s starting Quarterback, and the Browns don’t care what you think Cleveland.com Deshaun Watson calls booing by Browns fans 'disrespectful' and 'personal,' but QB feels love on road AP News Shannon Sharpe Rips Into Deshaun Watson Over Fake Apology After Being Handed Browns QB1 Job Yahoo Sports
- thebiglead.com13:34
"He shouldn't even be in the locker room."
- dawgpounddaily.com17:00
Following Deshaun Watson's anti-Browns fans rant after Saturday's preseason game, it seemed as if Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken would do the right thi
- Times of India17:39
Chad Ochocinco believes Deshaun Watson could lose his Browns starting job before Week 4 if Cleveland struggles early. Watson will start against Jacksonville, Tampa Bay and potentially Carolina, while Shedeur Sanders remains his backup. Ochocinco pointed to Week 3 as a possible turning point. Watson’s uneven preseason numbers have already added pressure before the regular season begins.
Wed, 26 August 2026
5 reports- wosu.org09:50
Deshaun Watson is back as the Browns' starting quarterback. Ideastream sports commentator Terry Pluto talked about the decision, the backlash and what happens next.
- clevelandbrowns.com14:02
QB Dillon Gabriel and QB Taylen Green to play in preseason Week 3
- Google News - Top Stories16:01
LOOK: Jim Brown's statue vandalized as Browns fans protest Deshaun Watson being named the starting quarterback CBS Sports Signs calling out Deshaun Watson's past taped to Jim Brown statue ESPN "Don't Owe the Creep a Damn Thing": NFL Radio Host Rips Into Deshaun Watson Over Harsh Fan Comments Yahoo Sports What does the Browns’ embarrassing quarterback decision say about Shedeur Sanders? — Jimmy Watkins Cleveland.com Signs slamming Deshaun Watson placed outside Huntington Bank Field Cleveland 19...
- Google News - Top Stories21:31
Jim Brown statue outside Browns’ stadium used to send Deshaun Watson message AP News Mike Polk Jr.: The Cleveland Browns made their choice with Deshaun Watson. Now the controversy continues WKYC Signs calling out Deshaun Watson's past taped to Jim Brown statue ESPN After Shedeur Loses QB1 Job, Deion Sanders Drops Motivational Quote About 'Yesterday' Bleacher Report Deshaun Watson named Browns’ starting quarterback Cleveland Browns
- Google News - Top Stories21:37
Signs calling out Deshaun Watson's past taped to Jim Brown statue ESPN Mike Polk Jr.: The Cleveland Browns made their choice with Deshaun Watson. Now the controversy continues WKYC ‘Their Playoff Hopes Ended Before It Even Started’ — Legendary Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Chews Out Browns For Overlooking Shedeur Sanders Yahoo Sports After Shedeur Loses QB1 Job, Deion Sanders Drops Motivational Quote About 'Yesterday' Bleacher Report ‘Straight Up Lying’ — Ex-NFL DT Fires Back at Reports...
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories16:55
Robert Griffin III adds conspiracy theory to Browns' QB decision: 'Shedeur Sanders is golden' New York Post Signs calling out Deshaun Watson's past taped to Jim Brown statue ESPN Zelenskyy given American pit bull puppy by former US professional boxer Terence Crawford in Kyiv AP News ‘Very Reckless’ — Ex-NFL DT Slams LeSean McCoy, Robert Griffin for Lying About Shedeur Sanders to ‘Emotional Fanbase’ Yahoo Sports Browns name Deshaun Watson starting QB for Week 1 of 2026 season NFL.com
Fri, 28 August 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:50
7 takeaways from Patriots preseason finale in Cleveland MassLive.com Browns' Monken noncommittal on 4-QB room as Gabriel shines ESPN Browns Make Shedeur Sanders Decision After Dillon Gabriel’s Breakout Yahoo Sports Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots preseason finale loss to the Browns New England Patriots Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green make strong cases to be Browns QB3 in 37-13 victory over Patriots; Deshaun Wa Cleveland.com
- Google News - Top Stories03:32
Dillon Gabriel's Box Score Stats & Highlights in Browns vs. Patriots After Shedeur-Watson QB Battle Bleacher Report Browns' Monken noncommittal on 4-QB room as Gabriel shines ESPN Cleveland Browns beat New England Patriots 37-13 in final preseason game FOX 8 News Browns vs. Patriots: How to Watch, Listen & Live Stream Cleveland Browns 3 to Watch: Special Teams Takes Centerstage in Patriots Preseason Finale New England Patriots
- Google News - Top Stories09:00
Winners and losers from Patriots preseason finale vs. Browns MassLive.com Browns' Monken noncommittal on 4-QB room as Gabriel shines ESPN Browns QB room: Patriots game enough to secure roster spots? Yahoo Sports Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green make strong cases to be Browns’ QB3 in 37-13 win over Patriots; Deshaun Watso Cleveland.com Browns 37, Patriots 13 | Final Score, Stats & Game Recap Cleveland Browns
- Google News - Top Stories11:29
Browns Make Shedeur Sanders Decision After Dillon Gabriel’s Breakout Yahoo Sports Browns' Monken noncommittal on 4-QB room as Gabriel shines ESPN Browns’ Dillon Gabriel gets explicit after strong display in preseason finale vs Patriots Yahoo Sports Browns 37, Patriots 13 | Final Score, Stats & Game Recap Cleveland Browns Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green make strong cases to be Browns’ QB3 in 37-13 win over Patriots; Deshaun Watso Cleveland.com