Cleveland Browns’ Quarterback Battle Has Taken A Sudden, Unexpected Turn With Newest Update

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

After a rough start to his second NFL training camp, Shedeur Sanders found himself in a tough spot. The Cleveland Browns’ young star started the final seven games of the 2025 season, showing flashes.

With Deshaun Watson returning from injury and a new regime under Todd Monken, Sanders had to earn his spot. Mary Kay Cabot reported in April that Watson had made better impressions than Sanders during the voluntary workouts.

“With my breaking news here that Deshaun Watson has taken the lead over Shedeur Sanders in the Browns QB competition and has the inside track to win it, I think they should declare him QB1 asap and let the 1st team offense start to cook,” Cabot wrote. “There’s no time to waste.”

Shedeur Sanders Bounces Back Amid Browns QB Battle

On Thursday, Kabot shared an update that put Sanders in a good position ahead of the preseason. After a rough start, the second-year quarterback has improved his performance.

“I think Shedeur has come on so strong in the last few weeks that it’s making them think maybe we should see what he can do in training camp before we decide that perhaps Deshaun Watson is QB1,” Cabot said.

“I think Shedeur has come on so strong in the last few weeks that it’s making them think maybe we should see what he can do in training camp before we decide that perhaps Deshaun Watson is QB1.”

📞@MaryKayCabot on why the Browns might change their minds in naming a starting QB… https://t.co/Ak88OzI9Xn pic.twitter.com/XqWEYj8OUT

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In eight games last season, Sanders went 120 of 212 for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns with 10 interceptions.