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Browns rest Sanders in preseason finale as Watson clinches starting role
sports13 hours ago

Browns rest Sanders in preseason finale as Watson clinches starting role

Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders will not play in Cleveland’s preseason finale to give expanded reps to Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green, while Deshaun Watson was officially named the starter. Sanders had pressured for a competition with a strong summer, but Watson’s status as starter is maintained despite uneven early preseason showings; Sanders remains a potential future option, with the Browns unlikely to rush him given the current pecking order.

via Bleacher Report|
#cleveland-browns#deshaun-watson#preseason
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
Two-game audition looms for Watson as Browns weigh QB starter
sports3 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
Vikings' QB debate persists as McCarthy struggles in another preseason outing
sports3 days ago

Vikings' QB debate persists as McCarthy struggles in another preseason outing

J.J. McCarthy’s second preseason showing for Minnesota did little to quiet concerns about accuracy and mechanics, finishing 5-for-10 for 81 yards and missing several open red-zone targets, including a wide-open Myles Price on a fourth-down play. Despite earlier talk of growth, the same issues that haunted him last season persisted, and the Vikings’ QB competition still centers on Kyler Murray for now. McCarthy remains a long way from a ready-to-play role after limited NFL experience and recovery from injuries.

via Sports Illustrated|
#jj-mccarthy#kyler-murray#minnesota-vikings
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
Altmyer Seeks Breakthrough as Lions Face Commanders in Key Preseason Test
sports5 days ago

Altmyer Seeks Breakthrough as Lions Face Commanders in Key Preseason Test

Detroit Lions head into their second preseason game against the Washington Commanders with QB Luke Altmyer emerging as a potential third quarterback as Jared Goff sits and Josh Dobbs starts. The staff is giving Altmyer extra reps to see if he can stick, while Dobbs gets the game action and others compete for roster spots—Tay Martin for special teams and offense, Jackson Meeks converting to tight end, and Keith Abney II pushing for a starting nickel role after a standout camp start.

via The New York Times|
#detroit-lions#luke-altmyer#preseason
Rams Rookie Ty Simpson Shines in NFL Debut, Sparks Preseason Win Over Chiefs
sports10 days ago

Rams Rookie Ty Simpson Shines in NFL Debut, Sparks Preseason Win Over Chiefs

Rams rookie Ty Simpson impressed in his NFL debut, going 21-for-25 for 190 yards with two touchdowns to spark a 20-12 preseason win over the Chiefs after Stetson Bennett started. Simpson directed two second-half drives with play-action bootlegs, and McVay said they’ll continue evaluating the QB situation behind Stafford. The game also saw injuries to Keagen Trost and Mario Williams, a standout day for tight end Max Klare (7 catches for 37 yards), and contributions from Rams’ defense and special teams.

via Los Angeles Times|
#chiefs#preseason#quarterback-competition
Mendoza’s Preseason Push Keeps Raiders' QB Job Wide Open
sports10 days ago

Mendoza’s Preseason Push Keeps Raiders' QB Job Wide Open

Fernando Mendoza’s preseason debut keeps the Raiders’ QB competition wide open, with veteran Kirk Cousins as the favorite but Mendoza earning starter reps and a real Week 1 shot if he continues to perform. The mailbag also covers Burford’s lead at left guard while Powers-Johnson and Rogers battle on the right, Zuhn III’s versatility at multiple spots, potential preseason trades for JPJ and other depth players, and the evolving value of slot/nickel vs. pure safety in coach Klint Kubiak’s defense. A six-win season is seen as a reasonable, growth-focused goal for a young Raiders squad.

via Silver And Black Pride|
#nfl-preseason#offensive-line#quarterback-competition
Eagles Preseason Opener Tests Depth, QB Battles, and a New Offense
sports11 days ago

Eagles Preseason Opener Tests Depth, QB Battles, and a New Offense

Philadelphia kicks off its three-game preseason against the Ravens, a proving ground for a newly installed offense under Sean Mannion and for ongoing roster battles. The game should illuminate the No. 2 quarterback situation between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee, while also exposing depth concerns along the offensive line and secondary. Watch list includes undrafted WR Darius Cooper, interior OL Willie Lampkin, and tackles like Myles Hinton, plus rookies Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru and other depth players as the Eagles sort to the 53-man roster. Vic Fangio has praised Jalen Hurts’ progress in the new scheme, and coach Nick Sirianni plans to keep starters limited, using practice time and joint sessions to prep rather than risk injuries in August.

via The New York Times|
#nfl-preseason#offensive-scheme#philadelphia-eagles
Klubnik shines in limited Jets debut as QB questions loom
sports11 days ago

Klubnik shines in limited Jets debut as QB questions loom

In the Jets’ 2026 preseason opener vs. the Buccaneers, Cade Klubnik looked solid in a limited stint (5-for-7, 56 yards) before being pulled after two series, signaling a development-focused role rather than a high-stakes audition. Bailey Zappe struggled with decision-making and two interceptions, while Brady Cook offered a few late plays, leaving the QB3 battle unsettled. Isaiah Williams started over Omar Cooper at receiver, with Cooper contributing a 26-yard catch before halftime. The piece also questions the value of preseason and even the number of games, noting the quality dip as depth players occupy more snaps. Overall, Klubnik’s debut was encouraging but inconclusive, and Jets’ QB roles remain fluid.)

via Gang Green Nation|
#bailey-zappe#cade-klubnik#new-york-jets