Shedeur Sanders Faces Competition for Starting QB Role with Cleveland Browns
"Have to earn the trust of teammates & coaches": Ex-NFL WR gets honest about Shedeur Sanders' future amid QB1 competition with Deshaun Watson
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Shedeur Sanders, the former Colorado quarterback, is set to compete for the starting role with Deshaun Watson for the Cleveland Browns as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season. Former NFL player Harry Douglas emphasized the importance of earning the trust of teammates and coaches in this competitive environment.
- 01Shedeur Sanders replaces Dillon Gabriel as the Browns' starting quarterback.
- 02Competition for QB1 includes Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel.
- 03Harry Douglas stresses the need for Sanders to earn trust from teammates and coaches.
- 04Browns coach Todd Monken will oversee the quarterback competition.
- 05A decision on the starting quarterback is expected by training camp.
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As the Cleveland Browns prepare for the 2026 NFL season, Shedeur Sanders, who took over as the starting quarterback mid-season in 2025, is in a competitive battle with Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel for the QB1 position. Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas highlighted the importance of Sanders earning the trust of both teammates and the coaching staff. Sanders has recently joined the Browns' voluntary offseason program, where the franchise expressed excitement about his progress. Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot reported that the team aims to finalize their starting quarterback decision before training camp, although the announcement may not be made until the end of the camp. Coach Todd Monken is focused on ensuring the chosen quarterback receives adequate practice reps to build chemistry with the team.
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