The Cleveland Browns engaged in a full-fledged battle for the starting quarterback job for much of the offseason. Eventually, new head coach Todd Monken gave the nod to Deshaun Watson, leaving Shedeur Sanders as the odd man out.

Shedeur Sanders is now the Cleveland Browns’ backup quarterback as Deshaun Watson was named the team’s Week 1 starter. Could the Browns trade Sanders? The Big Lead’s Ayo Adeduyite wrote a piece about teams that should call the Browns about a Shedeur Sanders deal.

Shedeur Sanders did not win Cleveland’s quarterback competition over Deshaun Watson and will open the season as the Browns’ backup.

He doesn’t believe this is going to be a smooth ride for Watson.

Shedeur Sanders gave Cleveland one must-watch moment last season, but ESPN still returned the Browns to the bottom of its NFL entertainment ranking.

The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starting quarterback, leaving Shedeur Sanders as the team’s backup. While sharing his decision with the browns fans,

Shedeur Sanders lost the quarterback competition as Todd Monken chose Deshaun Watson to lead the Cleveland Browns for the 2026 NFL season

Shedeur Sanders completed 9-of-11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Browns' preseason Week 2 game against the Bills, adding two yards on one carry.

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III does not feel it was Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken's decision to name Deshaun Watson as his team's Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders.

Shedeur Sanders is one of the most promising quarterbacks in the NFL. He is now confirmed to be the primary backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the next season, with Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback.