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Browns Open Camp With Watson, Hall Jr. on Injury Lists and Four-Way QB Competition

Watson, Hall Jr. and Bell began training camp on injury lists with initial reps going to Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.

Oct 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images/File Photo
Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns throws the ball in a workout during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 09, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
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Overview

  • Quarterback Deshaun Watson and defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. were placed on the active/Physically Unable to Perform list while wide receiver David Bell landed on the non-football injury list to open camp.
  • Watson’s placement triggers a mandatory absence for at least the first four games unless the Browns activate him during his 21-day PUP return window.
  • The Browns launched a four-man contest for the Week 1 starting job featuring veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett alongside rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
  • On Day 1 of 11-on-11 drills, Kenny Pickett took all first-team reps followed by Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders while Joe Flacco did not receive any live snaps.
  • Cleveland waived/injured wide receiver Jaelen Gill as part of coach Kevin Stefanski’s roster adjustments ahead of preseason.