Shedeur Sanders Starts Browns' 2nd Preseason Game as QB Battle With Deshaun Watson Tightens
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 21
Shedeur Sanders Starts Browns' 2nd Preseason Game as QB Battle With Deshaun Watson Tightens
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 21
Summary
Shedeur Sanders will start Cleveland’s preseason game against Buffalo on Saturday after Deshaun Watson opened last week’s exhibition, with coach Todd Monken keeping his evaluation plan unchanged.
Thursday’s joint practice split first-team reps between the two quarterbacks; Watson had the longest completions but threw the only interception, while Sanders led the two-minute drill inside the Bills’ 15.
Monday looms as a possible decision point after 18 camp practices, though Monken has not committed to naming a starter if Sanders extends the competition with a strong showing.
Watson is still regaining timing after his first game action in 22 months, and his first home appearance since his 2024 Achilles tear could also test fan reaction as Cleveland weighs experience against a rookie challenger.