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Sanders Emerges in Browns QB Battle as Watson Struggles in Week 2 Preseason
sports2 days ago

Sanders Emerges in Browns QB Battle as Watson Struggles in Week 2 Preseason

Week 2 of the NFL preseason thrust Cleveland’s QB competition into the spotlight as Shedeur Sanders starred (9-for-11, 74 yards, TD) and was named a game captain, while Deshaun Watson struggled (5-for-12, 36 yards, INT), fueling chatter that Sanders could win the job. Other notable notes included Adonai Mitchell rising for the Jets, Fernando Mendoza’s rough Raiders outing (including a pick-six), Maurice Hurst II’s two-sack debut for the Commanders, Odell Beckham Jr.’s limited Giants role, Will Shipley showing as a potential Eagles No. 2 back, and the Lions’ O-line woes contrasted by the Jets’ two interceptions.

via Sports Illustrated|
#browns#deshaun-watson#nfl-preseason
Week 2 preseason sparks talk, but don’t overreact: Sanders in Browns QB chatter and Jets’ D not yet fixed
sports2 days ago

Week 2 preseason sparks talk, but don’t overreact: Sanders in Browns QB chatter and Jets’ D not yet fixed

CBS Sports’ Week 2 NFL preseason piece argues that many takeaways are overreactions: Sanders’ strong Week 2 game fuels buzz about a potential Browns QB change, but Deshaun Watson’s recent showing keeps the decision murky; De’Zhaun Stribling’s breakout for the 49ers raises Offensive Rookie of the Year chatter while not guaranteeing it; Tua Tagovailoa’s job security remains questioned by coattail contenders like Michael Penix Jr.; the Jets’ defense looked better but against Pittsburgh’s No. 2 offense, so it isn’t a guaranteed fix; J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings backup status is uncertain due to health, and Green Bay’s Trey Smack has Green Bay feeling better about kicking. The piece emphasizes separating meaningful signals from exhibition noise ahead of the regular season.

via CBS Sports|
#browns#jets#nfl-preseason
Two-game audition looms for Watson as Browns weigh QB starter
sports2 days ago

Two-game audition looms for Watson as Browns weigh QB starter

Browns coach Todd Monken is set to name the Week 1 starter on Monday, with Deshaun Watson potentially getting the first two games (on the road at Jacksonville and Tampa Bay) to prove he can reclaim the job. If the Browns go 2-0, the mood could shift ahead of Week 3 vs. the Panthers, but Monken won’t lock in a 17-game decision yet and insiders may get leaks ahead of the official announcement.

via NBC Sports|
#browns#deshaun-watson#quarterback-competition
Sanders Emerges as Contender in Browns QB1 Battle After Watson's Postgame Fallout
sports3 days ago

Sanders Emerges as Contender in Browns QB1 Battle After Watson's Postgame Fallout

In the Browns’ quarterback competition, Sanders impressed against the Bills while Watson struggled; Watson’s postgame remarks about being disrespected by home fans could complicate his bid to win the Week 1 job, fueling talk that Sanders may have overtaken him as the starter and prompting broader discussion of Watson’s future and potential dead-money implications.

via NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com|
#browns#deshaun-watson#preseason
Monken Poised to Name Browns QB as Preseason Tape Narrows Choices
sports3 days ago

Monken Poised to Name Browns QB as Preseason Tape Narrows Choices

Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken is closing in on a Week 1 quarterback decision between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders after reviewing a uneven preseason game, citing issues with alignment and execution but noting Sanders’ cadence leadership; he will study the tape and confer with the staff before deciding, while fan boos toward Watson add a tense backdrop.

via NBC Sports|
#browns#deshaun-watson#preseason
Watson Says Browns Fans’ Booing Feels Personal After Preseason Loss
sports3 days ago

Watson Says Browns Fans’ Booing Feels Personal After Preseason Loss

Deshaun Watson called the Browns’ own fans’ boos during a 31-7 preseason loss to the Bills 'disrespectful' and 'personal' after he went 5-for-12 for 36 yards with an interception. He spoke amid a QB competition with Shedeur Sanders as Cleveland prepares for a season opener vs. Jacksonville, with coach Todd Monken undecided on the starter. Watson’s tumultuous Browns tenure — including the 2022 trade for three first-round picks, a $230 million fully guaranteed contract, and an 11-game suspension — has been marked by injuries and polarized reception, including past cheers when he injured his Achilles in 2024. Coworker/co-owner Haslam has acknowledged the Watson move as a "big swing and miss."

via The Guardian|
#boos#browns#deshaun-watson
Monken Reacts to Wright’s Portal Move Amid Transfer-Portal Chaos
sports3 days ago

Monken Reacts to Wright’s Portal Move Amid Transfer-Portal Chaos

Browns coach Todd Monken reacted with disbelief to TE Dae'Quan Wright entering the transfer portal, explaining Wright had a medical issue that allowed him to be cleared for preseason duty; Monken’s quip highlights the ongoing transfer-portal chaos as college programs push for roster flexibility, with Lane Kiffin and LSU cited as part of the broader dynamic while teams try to win now.

via NBC Sports|
#browns#daequan-wright#nfl
Watson: Boos are disrespectful and not tied to his performance
sports3 days ago

Watson: Boos are disrespectful and not tied to his performance

Deshaun Watson said the boos from Browns fans after a home preseason loss to the Bills were a personal slight and not about his on-field performance. He went 5-for-12 for 36 yards with an interception in the 31-7 defeat, and reminded that fans once cheered when he was injured on that field. Watson, under a fully guaranteed $230 million contract, remains a focal point as Cleveland debates Week 1/Week 3 starter status, with coach Todd Monken stressing the team can win regardless of how the boos relate to play.

via NBC Sports|
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Watson Leads Browns in Bills Joint Practice as Camp Heads Toward Preseason
sports5 days ago

Watson Leads Browns in Bills Joint Practice as Camp Heads Toward Preseason

Day 17 of Browns camp featured a productive joint practice with the Bills. Deshaun Watson opened 11-on-11 sharply, connecting with KC Concepcion on a middle route and again on a crossing later, while Shedeur Sanders is set to start Sunday. A calf injury sidelined DE Alex Wright, and CB Tyson Campbell continued his return. In red-zone work, Watson threw a TD to Blake Whiteheart but had an under-two-minute interception later. Taylen Green showed upside with a red-zone TD to Tylan Wallace and a TD run. Josh Allen led a late Bills drive in the two-minute drill. Browns and Bills play again Saturday.

via Dawgs By Nature|
#bills#browns#nfl
Monken’s quietly planned QB rotation fuels Browns’ Watson-Sanders debate
sports8 days ago

Monken’s quietly planned QB rotation fuels Browns’ Watson-Sanders debate

Browns coach Todd Monken signaled a controlled plan for starting QB reps ahead of Week 1, keeping Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in a tight competition. If Watson doesn’t play with the top units in practice and Saturday’s game, it could hint that Watson will be the Week 1 starter, though Monken is slow-rolling the decision as Sanders gets looks to prove himself.

via NBC Sports|
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Browns keep QB duel alive with Watson-Sanders preseason rotation
sports9 days ago

Browns keep QB duel alive with Watson-Sanders preseason rotation

ESPN notes the Browns will continue a two-QB rotation in the preseason, with Sanders starting Mondays/Wednesdays and Watson starting Tuesdays/Thursdays (both sharing Thursday reps), and Sanders is set to start the next preseason game versus the Bills. After the opener against the Bears, neither quarterback separated himself; Watson is viewed by some as having a slim edge, but the competition remains open ahead of the second game.

via dawgsbynature.com|
#browns#deshaun-watson#preseason
Kromah's breakout fuels Bears' preseason blowout of Browns
sports9 days ago

Kromah's breakout fuels Bears' preseason blowout of Browns

In a mostly backup-heavy preseason matchup, the Bears rolled to a 34-10 win over the Browns, outgaining them 430-314 and earning more first downs while Cleveland held the clock. Defensive lineman Jamree Kromah exploded for 6 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, plus a forced fumble and recovery, with Beanie Bishop Jr. adding 2 interceptions. Chicago’s offense produced with QB Tyson Bagent going 13-for-22 for 169 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT, and QB Case Keenum going 9-for-10 for 151 yards with 2 TDs. Roschon Johnson led rushers with 8 carries for 34 yards; Kaden Davis had 4 receptions for 88 yards, and Salvon Ahmed added a 49-yard TD catch. Cairo Santos went 2-for-3 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points, while penalties remained minimal for the Bears.

via Windy City Gridiron|
#bears#browns#jamree-kromah