Overview
- Berry declined to name an internal or external favorite for the starting job and said the process will play out over the coming weeks.
- He credited rookie Shedeur Sanders with progress but called him a work in progress after seven starts with 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
- Deshaun Watson remains under contract for 2026, giving the team another veteran option under consideration.
- Cleveland holds the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which Berry acknowledged could be used on a quarterback.
- The coaching search is underway with interview requests reported for Aden Durde and Todd Monken, as at least one columnist has urged the team to move on from Sanders.