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ArticleShedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson? Sanders wins by defaultJuly 29, 2026

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Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson? Sanders wins by default

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Sanders wins Browns QB competition by default over Watson.

The source indicates Shedeur Sanders wins the quarterback competition by default over Deshaun Watson, suggesting he will secure the starting role for the Browns despite concerns about overall quarterback play.

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Shedeur SandersPositiveRole

Sanders' preseason start shows legitimate QB1 upside over Watson in competition.

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Sanders's starting job audition delayed; limited weapons vs. Watson's starters.

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Shedeur SandersPositiveRole

Sanders gets preseason start in competition with Watson for Browns QB1

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Sanders gets first-half preseason action to audition for Browns starting QB job.

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Shedeur SandersPositiveRole

Sanders gets extended first-half start in QB competition against Bills.

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Sanders went 9-of-11 for 74 yards and 1 TD in preseason start with second-team support.

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