Deshaun Watson has been enjoying the competition in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback room between him and Shedeur Sanders. The former even discussed the overall battle for the starting job.
Sanders is gearing up for the sophomore campaign of his career while Watson prepares for Year 10 of his time in the league, marking his fifth with the Browns. Cleveland finds itself in a curious predicament with Sanders’ ceiling as a quarterback while dealing with Watson’s injuries and inconsistent play.
Watson took part in an interview on the NFL Network with reporters Ian Rapoport and Marc Ross. They discussed the position battle at quarterback, something the veteran star was more than willing to provide his insights.
“It’s been well. I mean, I think the quarterback room is definitely a great room. All four of us are learning together, hanging out together, building that chemistry together. We’re just taking each other opportunities to really just basically master each and every time we get out there on the field, and we try to support each other as much as possible. And every time that I get in, I try to be the best quarterback and lead the team and try to be productive and just like the other guys. So it’s been well so far,” Watson said.
Inside the @Browns quarterback battle from @deshaunwatson perspective @RapSheet | @MarcRoss pic.twitter.com/LqMTfMnVXk
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 1, 2026
What lies ahead for Deshaun Watson, Browns
An intriguing season awaits Deshaun Watson and the Browns. Whether he can return to star form will be one storyline to keep track of.
Injuries have ravaged Watson’s stint with Cleveland, going 9-10 in his starts throughout three seasons. The 2024 campaign saw him complete 137 passes for 1,148 yards and five touchdowns and three interceptions.
The Browns will attempt to improve on their 5-12 record from 2025. They also intend to return to the playoffs after a two-year absence, and end their 33-season division title drought, having last won the then-AFC Central in 1989.
Cleveland will have the first two games of its 2026 campaign start on the road. They take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. ET before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET.
Deshaun Watson has been enjoying the competition in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback room between him and Shedeur Sanders. The former even discussed the overall battle for the starting job. Sanders is gearing up for the sophomore campaign of his career while Watson prepares for Year 10 of his time in the league, marking his fifth with the Browns.
