Deshaun Watson Favored Over Shedeur Sanders for Browns QB1 in 2026, per NFL Insider
Despite Shedeur Sanders finishing the 2025 season as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback, NFL insider Mike Garafolo believes Deshaun Watson is currently in the ‘pole position’ to be the team’s QB1 for the 2026 season.
Garafolo anticipates an open competition but notes Watson’s established presence and contract make him a strong candidate, even acknowledging the off-field issues and past absences that have limited his playing time.