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Browns Announce QB Competition Between Watson, Sanders, Gabriel
New head coach Todd Monken says all three QBs will get a chance to start in training camp
Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:06am
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The Cleveland Browns will have an open quarterback competition this offseason between DeShaun Watson, Sheduer Sanders, and Dillion Gabriel, according to new head coach Todd Monken. Monken said all three QBs will get an equal opportunity to win the starting job during training camp.
Why it matters
The Browns' quarterback situation has been unsettled since Baker Mayfield's departure, and this open competition could determine the team's direction at the most important position on the field. Watson is the established veteran, but Sanders and Gabriel are promising young talents, so the competition could come down to who performs best in camp and preseason.
The details
Monken told reporters that the Browns will not name a starting QB until after training camp and the preseason, wanting to give all three players a fair shot to prove themselves. Watson is the presumptive favorite after being acquired in a trade, but Sanders and Gabriel will get extensive reps with the first-team offense to state their cases.
- The Browns' quarterback competition will take place during training camp and the preseason in 2026.
The players
Todd Monken
The new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, hired in the offseason to replace the departed Kevin Stefanski.
DeShaun Watson
The veteran quarterback acquired by the Browns in a trade, looking to rebound after missing the 2022 season due to suspension.
Sheduer Sanders
A promising young quarterback prospect drafted by the Browns in the 2nd round in 2025 out of Jackson State University.
Dillion Gabriel
A former standout at UCF who signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2026, looking to earn a roster spot.
What they’re saying
“We're going to let these guys compete and the best man will win. All three of them will get a fair shot to show what they can do.”
— Todd Monken, Head Coach, Cleveland Browns
What’s next
The Browns' quarterback competition will continue throughout training camp and the preseason, with a starter expected to be named before the regular season begins.
The takeaway
The Browns' quarterback situation remains fluid, with the team giving three players a chance to earn the starting job. This open competition could lead to an unexpected starter emerging, shaking up the team's plans at the most important position on the field.
