Overview
- Head coach Todd Monken said Thursday he still has not named a Week 1 starter and will alternate first‑team reps between Watson and Sanders when training camp opens.
- Coaches credited Sanders with measurable improvement in footwork, processing speed and decisiveness during OTAs and minicamp, saying those gains earned him a real chance to compete.
- Practice stats from OTAs and mandatory minicamp reported by ESPN Cleveland showed Watson with higher volume and more touchdowns in team drills than Sanders.
- General manager Andrew Berry said the Browns are keeping an open mind on Watson and that “everything is on the table,” a remark that underscores how Watson’s fully guaranteed contract shapes roster choices.
- The team will evaluate both quarterbacks in pads and preseason play to test Watson’s game‑speed recovery and Sanders’ readiness, a result that will affect starting continuity, roster planning and fan support.