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ArticleDillon Gabriel will start, Taylen Green will back him up in Browns' preseason f...August 25, 2026

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With Deshaun Watson anointed as the Browns' starting quarterback and Shedeur Sanders his backup, neither will play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Patriots.

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Sanders confirmed as Browns backup; sitting out preseason finale.

Sanders is the Browns' backup quarterback behind Deshaun Watson and will not play in the preseason finale; he is locked into the backup role with no opportunity to compete for the starting job.

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Sanders trade still possible but unlikely after Watson gets starting job

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Sanders offers more upside than Watson but loses starting job due to experience gap.

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Shedeur SandersPositiveRole

Sanders outperformed Watson in preseason game two; positioned for starting role if Watson falters.

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Expected to take over as Browns starter within three games.

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Sanders loses QB competition to Watson despite preseason performance expectations.

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Lost Week 1 start despite 65% odds; may start Week 3 homestand.

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