3 days ago
31-year-old quarterback Deshaun Watson's five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Browns is on track to going down as one of the worst contracts in sports history.
Watson's wife, Jilly Anais, certainly isn't complaining. It opened the door for her to receive an absolutely massive wedding ring, which she showed off in an Instagram post before the Browns' Thursday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jilly Anais Watson (who has worked as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model) posted photos of her at the Browns' most recent home game, where she was wearing Watson's jersey, light blue jeans, a brown bag, and a huge rock on her ring finger.
Deshaun Watson's wife Jilly Anais showing her wedding ring at a Cleveland Browns game.
The custom wedding ring is a direct match with the one Deshaun got when the two tied the knot in the summer of 2025.
#Browns #sports
Watson's wife, Jilly Anais, certainly isn't complaining. It opened the door for her to receive an absolutely massive wedding ring, which she showed off in an Instagram post before the Browns' Thursday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jilly Anais Watson (who has worked as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model) posted photos of her at the Browns' most recent home game, where she was wearing Watson's jersey, light blue jeans, a brown bag, and a huge rock on her ring finger.
Deshaun Watson's wife Jilly Anais showing her wedding ring at a Cleveland Browns game.
The custom wedding ring is a direct match with the one Deshaun got when the two tied the knot in the summer of 2025.
#Browns #sports
20 days ago
Deshaun Watson played poor football for all four quarters on Sunday, playing a key part in a 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was out of rhythm with his playmakers, lacked confidence in his throws, and made a handful of reckless decisions. However, if you asked Watson, it's just par for the course in being an NFL quarterback.
While speaking to the media after Sunday's loss, Watson downplayed his struggles, chalking it up to routine bad plays:
"Bad plays are going to happen all the time. Look all around the league, everyone throws interceptions, everyone makes bad plays. You got to give the defense credit."
It's getting to be beyond noticeable: Watson's lack of self-awareness. Instead of owning up to his mistakes- poor reads, bad timing, and irresponsible decision-making- he says that bad plays are going to happen? It leaves you wondering how long he can keep up this blatant disrespect, and how long he will keep the job in the first place.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Deshaun Watson gives dismissive comments on his performance in Week 1
#deshaun #poor #going #happen
While speaking to the media after Sunday's loss, Watson downplayed his struggles, chalking it up to routine bad plays:
"Bad plays are going to happen all the time. Look all around the league, everyone throws interceptions, everyone makes bad plays. You got to give the defense credit."
It's getting to be beyond noticeable: Watson's lack of self-awareness. Instead of owning up to his mistakes- poor reads, bad timing, and irresponsible decision-making- he says that bad plays are going to happen? It leaves you wondering how long he can keep up this blatant disrespect, and how long he will keep the job in the first place.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Deshaun Watson gives dismissive comments on his performance in Week 1
#deshaun #poor #going #happen
20 days ago
Cleveland Browns fans are used to their team stumbling out of the gate and not playing well in season openers.
However, Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars sparked anger and disappointment for several reasons, chief among them Deshaun Watson's role as starting quarterback.
For those wondering if Todd Monken would turn to Shedeur Sanders for Week 2 at Tampa Bay, the first-year coach said Monday: "I anticipate Deshaun will be our starter."
"It's only been two weeks, he's gotten all the reps, and there were some really good things on film, some things that you can build on," Monken said.
"I liked his week of practice last week, and I think he's only going to continue to get better."
#deshaun #monken #only #jacksonville
However, Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars sparked anger and disappointment for several reasons, chief among them Deshaun Watson's role as starting quarterback.
For those wondering if Todd Monken would turn to Shedeur Sanders for Week 2 at Tampa Bay, the first-year coach said Monday: "I anticipate Deshaun will be our starter."
"It's only been two weeks, he's gotten all the reps, and there were some really good things on film, some things that you can build on," Monken said.
"I liked his week of practice last week, and I think he's only going to continue to get better."
#deshaun #monken #only #jacksonville
20 days ago
The entire AFC North began the season with a win to get to 1-0.
Well, everyone except for the Cleveland Browns.
While the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Baltimore Ravens all left Week 1 with a win, the Browns were the victims of a 34-10 beatdown at the hand of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Deshaun Watson threw an interception on the game's fifth play, and Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdowns over the span of the metaphorical spanking the Jaguars gave Cleveland.
On Football Night In America, former Steelers head coach took a jab at the Browns following the lopsided loss.
"In the words of my friend JuJu Smith-Schuster, the Browns is the Browns," Tomlin said.
#cleveland
Well, everyone except for the Cleveland Browns.
While the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Baltimore Ravens all left Week 1 with a win, the Browns were the victims of a 34-10 beatdown at the hand of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Deshaun Watson threw an interception on the game's fifth play, and Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdowns over the span of the metaphorical spanking the Jaguars gave Cleveland.
On Football Night In America, former Steelers head coach took a jab at the Browns following the lopsided loss.
"In the words of my friend JuJu Smith-Schuster, the Browns is the Browns," Tomlin said.
#cleveland
20 days ago
Deshaun Watson will start again in Week 2.
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken told reporters Monday that Watson will retain his job as starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Watson's status was unclear following a 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in which Watson threw an interception on Cleveland's opening possession and the Browns didn't score a touchdown until the game was long decided with less than two minutes remaining.
This story will be updated.
#Browns #deshaun #monken #Monday
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken told reporters Monday that Watson will retain his job as starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Watson's status was unclear following a 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in which Watson threw an interception on Cleveland's opening possession and the Browns didn't score a touchdown until the game was long decided with less than two minutes remaining.
This story will be updated.
#Browns #deshaun #monken #Monday
20 days ago
If you look at Deshaun Watson's final numbers from Cleveland's 34-10 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday, you might be able to talk yourself into some positives.
After all, Watson was 16-of-22 for 205 yards with a touchdown and an interception — good for 9.3 yards per attempt and a 97.7 passer rating.
But if you watched the game, you'd know 46 of those yards came on a garbage-time touchdown to Denzel Boston against the Jaguars' backups. You would've seen Watson fire an interception to end Cleveland's first drive, almost throw another to end the second, and then get strip-sacked on the third. You would understand that most — if not all — of Jacksonville's five sacks on Watson happened because he was dropping so far back that the offensive line couldn't form a cohesive pocket. You might've been baffled by how often he was trying to change a call at the line of scrimmage too late in the play clock.
Cleveland's first drive had gotten off to a solid start, with the team moving the ball before Watson's interception. After that, the unit was off the rails with no sense of rhythm.
But Watson said postgame that the pick didn't rattle him.
#interception
After all, Watson was 16-of-22 for 205 yards with a touchdown and an interception — good for 9.3 yards per attempt and a 97.7 passer rating.
But if you watched the game, you'd know 46 of those yards came on a garbage-time touchdown to Denzel Boston against the Jaguars' backups. You would've seen Watson fire an interception to end Cleveland's first drive, almost throw another to end the second, and then get strip-sacked on the third. You would understand that most — if not all — of Jacksonville's five sacks on Watson happened because he was dropping so far back that the offensive line couldn't form a cohesive pocket. You might've been baffled by how often he was trying to change a call at the line of scrimmage too late in the play clock.
Cleveland's first drive had gotten off to a solid start, with the team moving the ball before Watson's interception. After that, the unit was off the rails with no sense of rhythm.
But Watson said postgame that the pick didn't rattle him.
#interception
22 days ago
The Cleveland Browns are set to kick off their 2026 NFL season on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse (8) is seen prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Heading into this week's season opener, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Browns. How will Deshaun Watson play? Will the new-look defense without Myles Garrett be anything close to what it has been in recent years?
Defensively, the trade of Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams shook up the NFL landscape during the offseason. Garrett was fresh off of breaking the NFL single-season sack record last season in Cleveland. In exchange, the Browns acquired young pass rusher Jared Verse and draft capital.
Ahead of this week's game against the Jaguars, Verse spoke out with a clear warning to Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
#verse #garrett
Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse (8) is seen prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Heading into this week's season opener, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Browns. How will Deshaun Watson play? Will the new-look defense without Myles Garrett be anything close to what it has been in recent years?
Defensively, the trade of Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams shook up the NFL landscape during the offseason. Garrett was fresh off of breaking the NFL single-season sack record last season in Cleveland. In exchange, the Browns acquired young pass rusher Jared Verse and draft capital.
Ahead of this week's game against the Jaguars, Verse spoke out with a clear warning to Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
#verse #garrett
22 days ago
Fans will get to see two of the better defenses in the NFL face off in Jacksonville as the Browns fly in to face the Jags in week one. It also happens to be the first game back since October of 2024 for Deshaun Watson, a player who has found immense success over the course of his career vs. the Jaguars.
First though, let's discuss this vaunted Cleveland defense. If not for their putrid offense, this might have been the best unit in the NFL last season. The Browns led the NFL by allowing just 22.6 yards per drive, ranked fourth in yards per play (4.8), and fifth in pressure rate (38.1%).
They also happened to lead the league with 117 tackles for loss on the season.
It's no secret that much of that success can be attributed to one Myles Garrett, but don't overlook who Cleveland got in return for this generation's best pass-rusher. Jared Verse knows how to rush the passer. Since 2024, Verse ranks only behind the previously mentioned Myles Garrett and the Jaguars' very own Josh Hines-Allen in pressures with 157 to his name.
In the secondary, the Browns have a familiar face at cornerback in Tyson Campbell. Following the trade, Campbell actually put together a solid season, allowing a 51% completion rate and eight PBUs. His teammate Denzel Ward also allowed a completion rate under 60%. This is a tough team to find success through the air against, allowing just 167 passing yards per game.
#season #rate
First though, let's discuss this vaunted Cleveland defense. If not for their putrid offense, this might have been the best unit in the NFL last season. The Browns led the NFL by allowing just 22.6 yards per drive, ranked fourth in yards per play (4.8), and fifth in pressure rate (38.1%).
They also happened to lead the league with 117 tackles for loss on the season.
It's no secret that much of that success can be attributed to one Myles Garrett, but don't overlook who Cleveland got in return for this generation's best pass-rusher. Jared Verse knows how to rush the passer. Since 2024, Verse ranks only behind the previously mentioned Myles Garrett and the Jaguars' very own Josh Hines-Allen in pressures with 157 to his name.
In the secondary, the Browns have a familiar face at cornerback in Tyson Campbell. Following the trade, Campbell actually put together a solid season, allowing a 51% completion rate and eight PBUs. His teammate Denzel Ward also allowed a completion rate under 60%. This is a tough team to find success through the air against, allowing just 167 passing yards per game.
#season #rate
23 days ago
The Cleveland Browns open the 2026 NFL season on Sunday when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
It is a big day for the Browns as it will be the first time defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg is calling the shots on defense, the first time Todd Monken will work an NFL sideline as a head coach, and the first time quarterback Deshaun Watson will start a game since October of 2024. (How long he remains in that role is very much to be determined.)
Cleveland comes in with a completely rebuilt offensive line, two shiny new rookies in wide receivers Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, and defensive end Jared Verse taking over for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.
Expectations and hope are not high for the Browns, especially with the club starting the season with consecutive road games. But Cleveland has won three in a row against the Jaguars, including the past two times they were the road team, so Sunday may go better than expected.
It is the Browns and Jaguars to open the season, and here is everything you need to know about the game.
#Browns #cleveland #sunday #game
It is a big day for the Browns as it will be the first time defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg is calling the shots on defense, the first time Todd Monken will work an NFL sideline as a head coach, and the first time quarterback Deshaun Watson will start a game since October of 2024. (How long he remains in that role is very much to be determined.)
Cleveland comes in with a completely rebuilt offensive line, two shiny new rookies in wide receivers Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, and defensive end Jared Verse taking over for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.
Expectations and hope are not high for the Browns, especially with the club starting the season with consecutive road games. But Cleveland has won three in a row against the Jaguars, including the past two times they were the road team, so Sunday may go better than expected.
It is the Browns and Jaguars to open the season, and here is everything you need to know about the game.
#Browns #cleveland #sunday #game
26 days ago
The Browns and their fan base have not been on the same page when it comes to the team's starting quarterback.
Before Watson was officially named QB1, he was booed when he appeared and played poorly during the team's second preseason game last month. That set Watson off, with the quarterback saying fans were being "disrespectful," and the reaction had nothing to do with his performance.
Head coach Todd Monken has maintained that everyone will be fine if the Browns are playing winning football. But he admitted in an interview with 92.3 The Fan on Tuesday morning that after the second preseason game, there was some question about Watson's confidence and ability to play if he's not supported.
"I mean, after that game — I'll just say during the game and then after the game, certainly Deshaun was not in a great headspace. Let's be real honest about it," Monken told hosts Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. "He said it after the game, he was frustrated, and didn't particularly play well. And we don't coach well and call it well around him. So, we certainly all have to own that.
"I looked at it more along the lines of a speed ****** p and just a blip on the radar more than the norm of what I had seen over the course of the five months being here, in terms of his confidence, how hard he's worked to get back to where he's at today. And he did, he came to me right after that, him and I had a good conversation, and he said, 'I'm not sure I handled that the right way. But I did have things that were on my heart.' And I asked him, I said, 'Do you feel like you've gotten rid of it?' Because it's one thing to say it. It's another thing to really believe it, that OK, I needed to get this off my chest, it's over, I just want to go out there and play great football. I've worked awfully hard to get back."
#play #Browns
Before Watson was officially named QB1, he was booed when he appeared and played poorly during the team's second preseason game last month. That set Watson off, with the quarterback saying fans were being "disrespectful," and the reaction had nothing to do with his performance.
Head coach Todd Monken has maintained that everyone will be fine if the Browns are playing winning football. But he admitted in an interview with 92.3 The Fan on Tuesday morning that after the second preseason game, there was some question about Watson's confidence and ability to play if he's not supported.
"I mean, after that game — I'll just say during the game and then after the game, certainly Deshaun was not in a great headspace. Let's be real honest about it," Monken told hosts Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. "He said it after the game, he was frustrated, and didn't particularly play well. And we don't coach well and call it well around him. So, we certainly all have to own that.
"I looked at it more along the lines of a speed ****** p and just a blip on the radar more than the norm of what I had seen over the course of the five months being here, in terms of his confidence, how hard he's worked to get back to where he's at today. And he did, he came to me right after that, him and I had a good conversation, and he said, 'I'm not sure I handled that the right way. But I did have things that were on my heart.' And I asked him, I said, 'Do you feel like you've gotten rid of it?' Because it's one thing to say it. It's another thing to really believe it, that OK, I needed to get this off my chest, it's over, I just want to go out there and play great football. I've worked awfully hard to get back."
#play #Browns
27 days ago
Cleveland Browns fans were already primed to dissect every word uttered about Shedeur Sanders. A Monday exchange involving Todd Monken and longtime beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot gave them another reason.
Cabot reported that rookie Taylen Green "could be" the active No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson and ahead of Sanders against Jacksonville. Monken did leave that possibility open, but the full exchange focused on whether Green could have a small package of plays and whether Cleveland would dress three quarterbacks.
Monken's actual answer explains why the wording became the flashpoint. Asked about Green having a role Sunday, Monken said, "Could be. There could be a package where we have him."
He later acknowledged that dressing three quarterbacks would be "a lot." He did not announce a permanent depth-chart change, though.
But fans started dissecting the way Cabot presented it, as one said, "Mary Kay is deceptive."
#fans #package
Cabot reported that rookie Taylen Green "could be" the active No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson and ahead of Sanders against Jacksonville. Monken did leave that possibility open, but the full exchange focused on whether Green could have a small package of plays and whether Cleveland would dress three quarterbacks.
Monken's actual answer explains why the wording became the flashpoint. Asked about Green having a role Sunday, Monken said, "Could be. There could be a package where we have him."
He later acknowledged that dressing three quarterbacks would be "a lot." He did not announce a permanent depth-chart change, though.
But fans started dissecting the way Cabot presented it, as one said, "Mary Kay is deceptive."
#fans #package
28 days ago
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Tytus Howard picked up his first career league penalty after drawing a five-figure NFL fine over a preseason infraction. The discipline hit the veteran lineman shortly after arriving via trade and securing a two-year, $45 million extension to anchor Cleveland's front line.
The costly personal foul occurred during early exhibition play as Cleveland works through major offensive line adjustments. Howard faces immediate pressure to stabilize protection while building chemistry alongside four new starting teammates.
Howard was penalized during Cleveland's August 15 preseason game against the Chicago Bears. QB Deshaun Watson had just gained five yards on a scramble when Howard was called for a 15-yard tripping penalty.
"The NFL fined Howard $12,537 for what it deemed unnecessary roughness during the first quarter of the first preseason game. Howard got a 15-yard penalty for tripping on the play," NBC Sports reported. "The $12,537 fine was the biggest fine the NFL has announced for the 2026 preseason, although the league has not yet announced any fines for the third and final week of the preseason."
Jul 29, 2026; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
#cleveland #tytus
The costly personal foul occurred during early exhibition play as Cleveland works through major offensive line adjustments. Howard faces immediate pressure to stabilize protection while building chemistry alongside four new starting teammates.
Howard was penalized during Cleveland's August 15 preseason game against the Chicago Bears. QB Deshaun Watson had just gained five yards on a scramble when Howard was called for a 15-yard tripping penalty.
"The NFL fined Howard $12,537 for what it deemed unnecessary roughness during the first quarter of the first preseason game. Howard got a 15-yard penalty for tripping on the play," NBC Sports reported. "The $12,537 fine was the biggest fine the NFL has announced for the 2026 preseason, although the league has not yet announced any fines for the third and final week of the preseason."
Jul 29, 2026; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
#cleveland #tytus
29 days ago
Iowa football got its 2026 season off to a roaring start, racing past Northern Illinois on Saturday afternoon in 40-0 shutout fashion from Kinnick Stadium.
Fourth-year quarterback Hank Brown got the start and the Nashville, Tenn., product did not disappoint. Brown was sharp as he directed touchdown drives on each of the Hawkeyes' first three possessions.
Brown finished 12 of 20 passing for 129 yards with a touchdown pass. The 6-foot-4, 218-pound signal-caller made Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester's decision to tab him as the season-opening starter look like a great one. Transfer receiver Tony Diaz impressed and veteran back Kamari Moulton ran wild.
Iowa's defense was just magnificent as NIU could do nothing offensively all day long. The Hawkeyes also came up with a pair of turnovers.
Deshaun Lee picked off a pass and Ty Hudkins recovered a fumble.
#season #touchdown #pass #saturday
Fourth-year quarterback Hank Brown got the start and the Nashville, Tenn., product did not disappoint. Brown was sharp as he directed touchdown drives on each of the Hawkeyes' first three possessions.
Brown finished 12 of 20 passing for 129 yards with a touchdown pass. The 6-foot-4, 218-pound signal-caller made Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester's decision to tab him as the season-opening starter look like a great one. Transfer receiver Tony Diaz impressed and veteran back Kamari Moulton ran wild.
Iowa's defense was just magnificent as NIU could do nothing offensively all day long. The Hawkeyes also came up with a pair of turnovers.
Deshaun Lee picked off a pass and Ty Hudkins recovered a fumble.
#season #touchdown #pass #saturday
1 month ago
Since former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III is now available, the Cleveland Browns might be interested in signing him. This may not be good news for Shedeur Sanders if Browns reporter Jared Mueller is to be believed.
Giants Lineman Explodes Over Shedeur Sanders' 'joke' Pro Bowl Selection (Imagn Image)
Bringing in Milton will likely mean that either Sanders, Dillon Gabriel or the rookie, Taylen Green, will have to leave, because having five quarterbacks is a non-brainer. Even four quarterbacks, which the Browns currently have on their roster, is too much.
Since Milton has experience and Green is a rookie, Sanders is the most likely player to be let go if Milton is signed as per Mueller.
"Whatever you think about Sanders' talent, last year he lost a quarterback competition to the aged Joe Flacco and the undersized Gabriel," Mueller writes. "All three played poorly in 2025. Then, this year with a new coaching staff and added talent around him, Sanders lost a quarterback competition to Deshaun Watson, who hasn't been good for half a decade and is coming off missing a year and a half of football. None of that screams that the Cleveland organization is high on Sanders."
#sanders #gabriel
Giants Lineman Explodes Over Shedeur Sanders' 'joke' Pro Bowl Selection (Imagn Image)
Bringing in Milton will likely mean that either Sanders, Dillon Gabriel or the rookie, Taylen Green, will have to leave, because having five quarterbacks is a non-brainer. Even four quarterbacks, which the Browns currently have on their roster, is too much.
Since Milton has experience and Green is a rookie, Sanders is the most likely player to be let go if Milton is signed as per Mueller.
"Whatever you think about Sanders' talent, last year he lost a quarterback competition to the aged Joe Flacco and the undersized Gabriel," Mueller writes. "All three played poorly in 2025. Then, this year with a new coaching staff and added talent around him, Sanders lost a quarterback competition to Deshaun Watson, who hasn't been good for half a decade and is coming off missing a year and a half of football. None of that screams that the Cleveland organization is high on Sanders."
#sanders #gabriel
1 month ago
It doesn't take an advanced football mind to see that Deshaun Watson hasn't been a good starting quarterback since the Cleveland Browns acquired him.
It isn't the job of observers to fix Watson though. That is Browns head coach Todd Monken's job, especially since he named Watson his starting quarterback for the regular season.
And you'd think that the man in charge of the coaching staff that is now in charge of reviving Watson's career would watch a lot of tape to diagnose what has gone wrong since Watson joined the Browns in 2022. You'd be wrong.
Monken, who has been refreshingly honest with the media since becoming Browns coach, made a pretty startling confession on Tuesday: He has not watched any of Watson's old Browns games since becoming coach. His reasoning is very cheery, but we'll see if it works out.
Monken was asked about Watson's previous tape with the Browns, and he had a curveball for an answer.
#Browns #you 'd #starting
It isn't the job of observers to fix Watson though. That is Browns head coach Todd Monken's job, especially since he named Watson his starting quarterback for the regular season.
And you'd think that the man in charge of the coaching staff that is now in charge of reviving Watson's career would watch a lot of tape to diagnose what has gone wrong since Watson joined the Browns in 2022. You'd be wrong.
Monken, who has been refreshingly honest with the media since becoming Browns coach, made a pretty startling confession on Tuesday: He has not watched any of Watson's old Browns games since becoming coach. His reasoning is very cheery, but we'll see if it works out.
Monken was asked about Watson's previous tape with the Browns, and he had a curveball for an answer.
#Browns #you 'd #starting
1 month ago
When Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson played in a preseason game in Cleveland last month, he was heartily booed.
It clearly bothered him.
When head coach Todd Monken subsequently named Watson QB1 to start the season, fans found more ways to show their displeasure.
While Watson didn't play in the Browns' preseason finale last Thursday, he was on the sideline and spent most of his time with a towel over his head — perhaps trying to be as incognito as possible.
But does it bother Monken that Cleveland fans clearly have not wholly embraced his choice for starting quarterback?
#Browns #last #clearly
It clearly bothered him.
When head coach Todd Monken subsequently named Watson QB1 to start the season, fans found more ways to show their displeasure.
While Watson didn't play in the Browns' preseason finale last Thursday, he was on the sideline and spent most of his time with a towel over his head — perhaps trying to be as incognito as possible.
But does it bother Monken that Cleveland fans clearly have not wholly embraced his choice for starting quarterback?
#Browns #last #clearly
1 month ago
Shilo Sanders bankruptcy trial, explained: What to know about $11M debt lawsuit against Deion's son originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's a prove-it year for much of the Sanders family, with Deion looking to bounce back from a 3-9 season and Shedeur hoping he will still get his chance to start games for the Browns at some point after losing a quarterback battle with Deshaun Watson.
Shedeur's brother and Deion's son, Shilo, will face a much different kind of test: a bankruptcy trial.
The trial, which stems from an incident 11 years ago, is unusual if only because bankruptcy cases rarely go to trial, but the Sanders family has taken the process all the way to court, to the point that Deion could take the stand to testify.
Here's what you need to know about Shilo Sanders' bankruptcy case.
#sporting #point
It's a prove-it year for much of the Sanders family, with Deion looking to bounce back from a 3-9 season and Shedeur hoping he will still get his chance to start games for the Browns at some point after losing a quarterback battle with Deshaun Watson.
Shedeur's brother and Deion's son, Shilo, will face a much different kind of test: a bankruptcy trial.
The trial, which stems from an incident 11 years ago, is unusual if only because bankruptcy cases rarely go to trial, but the Sanders family has taken the process all the way to court, to the point that Deion could take the stand to testify.
Here's what you need to know about Shilo Sanders' bankruptcy case.
#sporting #point
1 month ago
The UCLA Bruins made a serious shakeup to start off Week 1 of their college season by announcing the dismissal of Athletic Director Martin Jarmond, after Jamond served as UCLA's AD since 2020.
Not only did UCLA can Jarmond, they burned $6.5 million to move on. Jarmond will receive a slightly lesser buyout than former football head coach DeShaun Foster received after being fired last year. The Bruins have now dedicated over $12 million to buyouts over the past year between Foster and Jarmond.
For a university that's seeking profitability in every avenue, spending $12 million on two employees to leave your program doesn't make perfect sense, but with the moves, it's become clear that UCLA believed that keeping Jarmond and Foster would have cost the athletic programs even more.
ESPN's Paolo Uggetti reported on Jarmond's firing Monday afternoon.
"Jarmond is set to be owed the $6.5 million remaining on his contract. He has been there since 2020 when he arrived from Boston College," Uggetti wrote. "During his time at UCLA, Jarmond oversaw the departure of Chip Kelly in 2024 and replaced him with former player DeShaun Foster, who went 5-10 in a short stint as the football program's head coach. Foster was fired last year after an 0-3 start to the season.
#jarmond #foster #million #uggetti
Not only did UCLA can Jarmond, they burned $6.5 million to move on. Jarmond will receive a slightly lesser buyout than former football head coach DeShaun Foster received after being fired last year. The Bruins have now dedicated over $12 million to buyouts over the past year between Foster and Jarmond.
For a university that's seeking profitability in every avenue, spending $12 million on two employees to leave your program doesn't make perfect sense, but with the moves, it's become clear that UCLA believed that keeping Jarmond and Foster would have cost the athletic programs even more.
ESPN's Paolo Uggetti reported on Jarmond's firing Monday afternoon.
"Jarmond is set to be owed the $6.5 million remaining on his contract. He has been there since 2020 when he arrived from Boston College," Uggetti wrote. "During his time at UCLA, Jarmond oversaw the departure of Chip Kelly in 2024 and replaced him with former player DeShaun Foster, who went 5-10 in a short stint as the football program's head coach. Foster was fired last year after an 0-3 start to the season.
#jarmond #foster #million #uggetti
1 month ago
NFL All-Overpaid team: Zay Flowers, Deshaun Watson headline players with worst contracts originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The NFL is all about value.
As a salary-capped league, front offices only have so much flexibility to work with each season. And while that salary cap has skyrocketed over the years, now at $301.2 million per team for the 2026 season, markets have been dictated by positional value. Superstar quarterbacks and pass rushers come at a premium, running backs have been seeing somewhat of a financial resurgence after years of struggles, while special teams players are usually given whatever is left over.
Like any sports league, however, there are some players who don't provide their franchises the kind of value their significant contracts would indicate, especially compared to their positional peers. Whether due to injuries, poor performance or off-the-field issues, an inflated contract can handicap an NFL team, and there are plenty of them across the league.
Here's a look at The Sporting News' All-Overpaid team entering the 2026 NFL season.
#sporting #players #value
The NFL is all about value.
As a salary-capped league, front offices only have so much flexibility to work with each season. And while that salary cap has skyrocketed over the years, now at $301.2 million per team for the 2026 season, markets have been dictated by positional value. Superstar quarterbacks and pass rushers come at a premium, running backs have been seeing somewhat of a financial resurgence after years of struggles, while special teams players are usually given whatever is left over.
Like any sports league, however, there are some players who don't provide their franchises the kind of value their significant contracts would indicate, especially compared to their positional peers. Whether due to injuries, poor performance or off-the-field issues, an inflated contract can handicap an NFL team, and there are plenty of them across the league.
Here's a look at The Sporting News' All-Overpaid team entering the 2026 NFL season.
#sporting #players #value
1 month ago
The Cleveland Browns have made their decision, and the organization has announced Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
The decision by head coach Todd Monken came as a surprise, as fans were speculating that the franchise would go with young quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The decision has left many fans and ***** ysts thinking about the long-term future at the position.
Aug 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
During a recent episode of The Herd, former Browns offensive tackle and Hall of Famer Joe Thomas was asked whether Cleveland could be preparing for a difficult 2026 season with an eye toward landing a quarterback next year and said:
"I definitely think that they're considering drafting a quarterback high wherever they are [in the draft] next year. They told you about it when they traded away Myles Garrett and added draft picks next year. Because they know [they] could possibly get [a quarterback] this next year."
#year #Chicago #season
The decision by head coach Todd Monken came as a surprise, as fans were speculating that the franchise would go with young quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The decision has left many fans and ***** ysts thinking about the long-term future at the position.
Aug 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
During a recent episode of The Herd, former Browns offensive tackle and Hall of Famer Joe Thomas was asked whether Cleveland could be preparing for a difficult 2026 season with an eye toward landing a quarterback next year and said:
"I definitely think that they're considering drafting a quarterback high wherever they are [in the draft] next year. They told you about it when they traded away Myles Garrett and added draft picks next year. Because they know [they] could possibly get [a quarterback] this next year."
#year #Chicago #season
1 month ago
How early is too early to release mock drafts? For some, it is never too early. That's kind of the beauty of the mock draft: projecting potential trades, surprise picks, and predicting where players might land. Some may think it is far too early to be looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft, but for one ESPN writer, the time is always right to be doing mock drafts.
Jordan Reid of ESPN went through and made predictions for the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft and has the Cleveland Browns making a blockbuster trade, moving up to the first overall pick.
The package? Picks 4, 32, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick to move up and select Oregon QB Dante Moore:
I had the Dolphins trade out because they recently invested in Malik Willis. While a lot depends on Willis' performance this season, Miami does already have a promising young quarterback. Unless Shedeur Sanders makes a massive leap in Year 2 (which seems unlikely), the Browns do not. Deshaun Watson's contract ends after this season, as well, making this a perfect time for Cleveland to take another swing at that elusive franchise QB to join the young talent it has accumulated in the past couple drafts.
Moore has squeaky-clean mechanics, and his accuracy shined in his first year as a starter. This would be a good situation for him, with young players he can grow alongside. If he brings his stellar college play to the NFL, the Browns could turn things around quickly.
#draft #round #pick
Jordan Reid of ESPN went through and made predictions for the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft and has the Cleveland Browns making a blockbuster trade, moving up to the first overall pick.
The package? Picks 4, 32, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick to move up and select Oregon QB Dante Moore:
I had the Dolphins trade out because they recently invested in Malik Willis. While a lot depends on Willis' performance this season, Miami does already have a promising young quarterback. Unless Shedeur Sanders makes a massive leap in Year 2 (which seems unlikely), the Browns do not. Deshaun Watson's contract ends after this season, as well, making this a perfect time for Cleveland to take another swing at that elusive franchise QB to join the young talent it has accumulated in the past couple drafts.
Moore has squeaky-clean mechanics, and his accuracy shined in his first year as a starter. This would be a good situation for him, with young players he can grow alongside. If he brings his stellar college play to the NFL, the Browns could turn things around quickly.
#draft #round #pick
1 month ago
Ever since the start of the offseason for the Cleveland Browns, which included minicamp and OTAs, head coach Todd Monken declared the quarterback competition to be a two-horse race between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.
Watson's inclusion made sense, as the Browns signed him to a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed deal in 2022 that has been met with far subpar play and injuries, as Watson has only suited up for 19 games as a Brown. The franchise is trying to squeeze something, anything out of the former Pro-Bowler. Sanders, a fifth-round pick in 2025, started the final seven games of his rookie season, posting poor counting and advanced stats, but led Cleveland to a 3-4 record.
The two quarterbacks included in the race make sense. But the exclusion of former Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel, a third-rounder in 2025, was a bit puzzling.
Sure, he'd gone just 1-5 as the starter as a rookie and struggled to push the ball down the field, but he kept the ball out of harms way, throwing seven touchdowns to two interceptions. Considering the draft capital that the Browns had invested in Gabriel, plus only middling quarterback play in a downright bad offensive atmosphere around him, there's a case to be made that the former Duck should've had at least some chance to earn the Browns' starting job.
Yet, he wasn't given any shot, taking reps with Cleveland's third-team all summer.
#Browns
Watson's inclusion made sense, as the Browns signed him to a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed deal in 2022 that has been met with far subpar play and injuries, as Watson has only suited up for 19 games as a Brown. The franchise is trying to squeeze something, anything out of the former Pro-Bowler. Sanders, a fifth-round pick in 2025, started the final seven games of his rookie season, posting poor counting and advanced stats, but led Cleveland to a 3-4 record.
The two quarterbacks included in the race make sense. But the exclusion of former Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel, a third-rounder in 2025, was a bit puzzling.
Sure, he'd gone just 1-5 as the starter as a rookie and struggled to push the ball down the field, but he kept the ball out of harms way, throwing seven touchdowns to two interceptions. Considering the draft capital that the Browns had invested in Gabriel, plus only middling quarterback play in a downright bad offensive atmosphere around him, there's a case to be made that the former Duck should've had at least some chance to earn the Browns' starting job.
Yet, he wasn't given any shot, taking reps with Cleveland's third-team all summer.
#Browns
1 month ago
Deshaun Watson holds the Cleveland Browns' starting job heading into Week 1, with Shedeur Sanders locked in behind him as the No. 2. As both sat out the preseason finale, forgotten options Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green got the chance to play against the New England Patriots.
And they made the best use of the opportunity to torch New England on Thursday night. Their solid display puts real pressure on Coach Prime's son.
Gabriel played the entire first half and put up great numbers. He went 12-of-15 for 186 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. He connected with Luke Floriea for two scores, starting with a 6-yard touchdown pass early on, and also completed big gains of 52 and 29 yards.
Green took over for the second half and led a long, 98-yard touchdown drive. He leaned heavily on his elite running ability, which matches his 4.36-second 40-yard dash from the combine. Backed by their strong performances, the Browns secured a convincing 37-13 victory.
Dillon Gabriel ready to start a play at the Browns OTA camp in Berea on May 20, 2026.
#starting
And they made the best use of the opportunity to torch New England on Thursday night. Their solid display puts real pressure on Coach Prime's son.
Gabriel played the entire first half and put up great numbers. He went 12-of-15 for 186 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. He connected with Luke Floriea for two scores, starting with a 6-yard touchdown pass early on, and also completed big gains of 52 and 29 yards.
Green took over for the second half and led a long, 98-yard touchdown drive. He leaned heavily on his elite running ability, which matches his 4.36-second 40-yard dash from the combine. Backed by their strong performances, the Browns secured a convincing 37-13 victory.
Dillon Gabriel ready to start a play at the Browns OTA camp in Berea on May 20, 2026.
#starting
1 month ago
It's almost time for the real thing: the NFL season is around the corner. But first, the final week of NFL preseason games comes your way starting Thursday.
A total of four games are set for Thursday night, and they will all give teams an opportunity to see how their 53-man rosters may stack up come the roster cutdown deadline on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. ET. Soon, players of all levels of experience will be searching for new NFL homes – or see the end of their NFL dream.
Some positions have already been settled: Deshaun Watson will get the keys as the Cleveland Browns' QB1, coming out on top of the quarterback battle with Shedeur Sanders. It seemingly didn't take much for Kyler Murray to unseat J.J. McCarthy in the Minnesota Vikings quarterback battle, either. Now, all eyes rest on the Atlanta Falcons, who have yet to officially name a starter for Week 1 between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.
While there are other roster decisions coming soon, the final week of the preseason may offer some insight on which position battles are settled, and which roster spots need another few days of deliberation from coaching staffs and front offices.
Here's what to know about the preseason Week 3 schedule:
#week #roster #final #settled
A total of four games are set for Thursday night, and they will all give teams an opportunity to see how their 53-man rosters may stack up come the roster cutdown deadline on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. ET. Soon, players of all levels of experience will be searching for new NFL homes – or see the end of their NFL dream.
Some positions have already been settled: Deshaun Watson will get the keys as the Cleveland Browns' QB1, coming out on top of the quarterback battle with Shedeur Sanders. It seemingly didn't take much for Kyler Murray to unseat J.J. McCarthy in the Minnesota Vikings quarterback battle, either. Now, all eyes rest on the Atlanta Falcons, who have yet to officially name a starter for Week 1 between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.
While there are other roster decisions coming soon, the final week of the preseason may offer some insight on which position battles are settled, and which roster spots need another few days of deliberation from coaching staffs and front offices.
Here's what to know about the preseason Week 3 schedule:
#week #roster #final #settled
1 month ago
What channel is Browns vs. Patriots on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch NFL Week 3 preseason game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Before the NFL's latest season begins, the Patriots will visit the Browns on Thursday in the teams' final preseason game.
New England started preseason play with a 13-13 tie against Indianapolis. Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito had 138 passing yards. Against the Eagles, DeVito threw for 153 yards, with receiver Kyle Williams busy in those two games.
Meanwhile, the Browns have been outscored 65-17 in two games. Cleveland has announced Deshaun Watson as the starting QB to open the season, with Shedeur Sanders as the backup. Neither is expected to play Thursday, with Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green set to lead the offense.
Here is everything you need to know about Browns vs. Patriots, including TV and streaming options for Thursday's preseason game.
#Browns #sporting #devito #season
Before the NFL's latest season begins, the Patriots will visit the Browns on Thursday in the teams' final preseason game.
New England started preseason play with a 13-13 tie against Indianapolis. Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito had 138 passing yards. Against the Eagles, DeVito threw for 153 yards, with receiver Kyle Williams busy in those two games.
Meanwhile, the Browns have been outscored 65-17 in two games. Cleveland has announced Deshaun Watson as the starting QB to open the season, with Shedeur Sanders as the backup. Neither is expected to play Thursday, with Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green set to lead the offense.
Here is everything you need to know about Browns vs. Patriots, including TV and streaming options for Thursday's preseason game.
#Browns #sporting #devito #season
1 month ago
The Cleveland Browns appear poised to make a difficult decision at quarterback, with Dillon Gabriel emerging as a potential casualty of a crowded position group. The former third-round pick faces an uncertain future as the team weighs its depth chart and prepares for the 2026 season.
Gabriel entered the NFL with significant expectations after Cleveland selected him in the third round of the 2025 draft. However, his standing within the organization has changed as competition has intensified, leaving him in a difficult position heading into final roster decisions.
Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) drops back to pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
The biggest obstacle is the number of quarterbacks competing for limited roster spots. Gabriel has reportedly fallen behind Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, while rookie Taylen Green has added another young option to the equation, making it increasingly difficult for Cleveland to justify keeping everyone.
The situation became even more complicated after the Browns made their decision regarding the starting quarterback. With Watson positioned to receive the starting opportunity and Sanders also ahead of Gabriel, the former Oregon standout could find himself without a clear path to meaningful playing time in Cleveland.
#cleveland #Browns #dillon
Gabriel entered the NFL with significant expectations after Cleveland selected him in the third round of the 2025 draft. However, his standing within the organization has changed as competition has intensified, leaving him in a difficult position heading into final roster decisions.
Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) drops back to pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
The biggest obstacle is the number of quarterbacks competing for limited roster spots. Gabriel has reportedly fallen behind Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, while rookie Taylen Green has added another young option to the equation, making it increasingly difficult for Cleveland to justify keeping everyone.
The situation became even more complicated after the Browns made their decision regarding the starting quarterback. With Watson positioned to receive the starting opportunity and Sanders also ahead of Gabriel, the former Oregon standout could find himself without a clear path to meaningful playing time in Cleveland.
#cleveland #Browns #dillon
1 month ago
Day 19 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place Tuesday, August 25. This was the team's final practice session of what we think of as training camp.
1. Securing a Spot? QB Deshaun Watson's first pass of the day went to TE Blake Whiteheart, who has been a regular pass catcher the past few weeks. We'll see if a youngster passes him up, but with TE Jack Stoll going on IR, Whiteheart appears to be the favorite as the team's backup tight end.
2. Sanders to Corley: The back end of the Browns' receiving chart will be interesting. Here is QB Shedeur Sanders finding WR Malachi Corley down the sideline for 7-on 7 drill:
3. Injury on Defense: It's good that several players are returning from injury, but unfortunately, a new one popped up. Rookie undrafted CB Michael Coats, who has been the team's top camp gem this offseason, couldn't put weight on his right ankle and had to be helped off.
4. A Brief Scrum to End Camp: With training camp coming to a close, a few players tried having some fun to cap things off:
#sanders #pass #players #cleveland
1. Securing a Spot? QB Deshaun Watson's first pass of the day went to TE Blake Whiteheart, who has been a regular pass catcher the past few weeks. We'll see if a youngster passes him up, but with TE Jack Stoll going on IR, Whiteheart appears to be the favorite as the team's backup tight end.
2. Sanders to Corley: The back end of the Browns' receiving chart will be interesting. Here is QB Shedeur Sanders finding WR Malachi Corley down the sideline for 7-on 7 drill:
3. Injury on Defense: It's good that several players are returning from injury, but unfortunately, a new one popped up. Rookie undrafted CB Michael Coats, who has been the team's top camp gem this offseason, couldn't put weight on his right ankle and had to be helped off.
4. A Brief Scrum to End Camp: With training camp coming to a close, a few players tried having some fun to cap things off:
#sanders #pass #players #cleveland
1 month ago
Monday, the Cleveland Browns announced that veteran Deshaun Watson would be their starting quarterback for the season, sparking widespread outrage across the sports world. Watson has received heavy criticism not only for his preseason play but also for his recent attitude toward Browns fans.
After being booed during a preseason game against the Bills, Watson responded emotionally in a press conference.
Former ESPN ******* yst Skip Bayless posted a lengthy response on social media about the Browns' decision-making, faulting them for neglecting backup Shedeur Sanders.
PLEASE TRADE SHEDEUR TO THE FALCONS! pic.twitter.com/VBkYbktick
— Skip Bayless (RealSkipBayless) August 24, 2026
#preseason #Monday #cleveland #bills
After being booed during a preseason game against the Bills, Watson responded emotionally in a press conference.
Former ESPN ******* yst Skip Bayless posted a lengthy response on social media about the Browns' decision-making, faulting them for neglecting backup Shedeur Sanders.
PLEASE TRADE SHEDEUR TO THE FALCONS! pic.twitter.com/VBkYbktick
— Skip Bayless (RealSkipBayless) August 24, 2026
#preseason #Monday #cleveland #bills
1 month ago
Welcome back to Loose Feathers, a regular round-up of the latest news and ***** ysis about the Baltimore Ravens! In today's edition, we cover a headscratching decision from a division rival, an optimistic projection about Jesse Minter's new defense, and more!
Can you believe it? I mean, can you believe it?
On Monday, the Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for their 2026 season. Todd Monken will go from calling plays for two-time MVP Lamar Jackson to, well, a has-been who just went 5-for-12 for 36 yards and an interception in a preseason game. Life comes at you fast.
Critiquing the Browns' decision-making requires understanding it, and, well, I'm not sure that is possible. But one of the weirdest wrinkles came this weekend, when Watson attacked Browns fans for booing him at Saturday's preseason game.
During his time on the field in Cleveland's second exhibition game – and his first at home since a 2024 Achilles tear – Watson was booed by several Browns fans. When speaking after the contest, Watson openly acknowledged the "personal" nature of the reception he received from the fan base and remarked he may need to approach the coming season as containing 17 road games. Cleveland's first two games will indeed be away from home, and it will be Watson tasked with leading the way on offense.
#season
Can you believe it? I mean, can you believe it?
On Monday, the Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for their 2026 season. Todd Monken will go from calling plays for two-time MVP Lamar Jackson to, well, a has-been who just went 5-for-12 for 36 yards and an interception in a preseason game. Life comes at you fast.
Critiquing the Browns' decision-making requires understanding it, and, well, I'm not sure that is possible. But one of the weirdest wrinkles came this weekend, when Watson attacked Browns fans for booing him at Saturday's preseason game.
During his time on the field in Cleveland's second exhibition game – and his first at home since a 2024 Achilles tear – Watson was booed by several Browns fans. When speaking after the contest, Watson openly acknowledged the "personal" nature of the reception he received from the fan base and remarked he may need to approach the coming season as containing 17 road games. Cleveland's first two games will indeed be away from home, and it will be Watson tasked with leading the way on offense.
#season
1 month ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken opened up about how Shedeur Sanders reacted when he was told he would be DeShaun Watson's backup QB for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Browns used the entirety of training camp and two preseason games to evaluate Sanders and Watson fairly to decide on their QB1 for the 2026 season, with Watson winning out and getting the role.
Despite a strong fight by Sanders, the 24-year-old will avoid the instant scrutiny of stepping into that role and still appears to be highly motivated for the upcoming season.
Browns HC Todd Monken had high praise for Sanders after revealing the QB1 decision to the public, discussing Sanders' positive attitude and focus on the 'long game.'
"He has really come to understand the long game. What are we in this for? What am I in it for?… He understands that as well as a QB – where he was at, where he is now, and where he wants to get to. That is what is so awesome about Shedeur understanding that. We met this morning for a good long time, and all he had was a smile on his face because he understands what really is in front of him.
#long #shedeur #watson
The Browns used the entirety of training camp and two preseason games to evaluate Sanders and Watson fairly to decide on their QB1 for the 2026 season, with Watson winning out and getting the role.
Despite a strong fight by Sanders, the 24-year-old will avoid the instant scrutiny of stepping into that role and still appears to be highly motivated for the upcoming season.
Browns HC Todd Monken had high praise for Sanders after revealing the QB1 decision to the public, discussing Sanders' positive attitude and focus on the 'long game.'
"He has really come to understand the long game. What are we in this for? What am I in it for?… He understands that as well as a QB – where he was at, where he is now, and where he wants to get to. That is what is so awesome about Shedeur understanding that. We met this morning for a good long time, and all he had was a smile on his face because he understands what really is in front of him.
#long #shedeur #watson
