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ArticleDeshaun Watson’s contract: Browns can release him, but huge salary cap pain in...August 23, 2026

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Shedeur Sanders was given the start in the second preseason game, but HC Todd Monken's process seemed to be leaning pretty strongly toward the veteran. Then Cleveland looked like they no longer "belonged" playing with Buffalo; Sanders looked okay, Watson looked terrible

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Sanders' solid preseason showing reopens 2026 starter competition with Watson.

Sanders was given the start in the second preseason game against Buffalo and looked okay in the performance; HC Todd Monken's process had seemed to lean toward Watson, but Sanders' solid showing combined with Watson's terrible performance has reopened the starting quarterback competition for 2026.