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Watson competing with Sanders for 2026 start; may not be long-term QB1.
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Competing with second-year pro Shedeur Sanders for the starting quarterback job in 2026; owner Jimmy Haslam indicated the winner may not be the long-term QB1, as next year's draft class is expected to be loaded with NFL-caliber signal-callers. Haslam stated 'Somebody might have a great year, and they're our quarterback forever. OK? Or neither of them might.' Both quarterbacks are expected to participate in preseason games, pending head coach Todd Monken's decision.
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The glaring question mark is at the quarterback position, where veteran Deshaun Watson and second-year pro Shedeur Sanders are competing for the starting job. The winner of that battle might not even be QB1 in 2027, though.
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- Competing with second-year pro Shedeur Sanders for the starting quarterback job in 2026; owner Jimmy Haslam indicated the winner may not be the long-term QB1, as next year's draft class is expected to be loaded with NFL-caliber signal-callers. Haslam stated 'Somebody might have a great year, and they're our quarterback forever. OK? Or neither of them might.' Both quarterbacks are expected to participate in preseason games, pending head coach Todd Monken's decision.
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- STACKED tags this as a neutral fantasy football signal for Deshaun Watson (QB CLE). Watson competing with Sanders for 2026 start; may not be long-term QB1.
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