The Cleveland Browns are one of several teams throughout the NFL with a quarterback battle to monitor during training camp. Second-year signal-caller Shedeur Sanders and former Pro-Bowler Deshaun Watson are each looking for an upper-hand early in camp to cement a case as QB1. The Case For Deshaun WatsonJun 11, 2026; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) leaves the field during minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. The Verdict: Browns Should Start Shedeur Sanders In 2026Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. I’m rolling with Sanders over Watson for the upcoming year, considering the veteran’s immense struggles throughout his Browns tenure.