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NFL: The Insiders fantasy football takes on Deshaun Watson
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from NFL: The Insiders about Deshaun Watson.
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All NFL: The Insiders insights about Deshaun Watson
NegativeDepth ChartJul 21, 2026
Watson is favored to win the Browns QB competition over Shador Sanders despite Sanders' youth and recent flashes. Mark Ross notes the Browns' $233 million investment in Watson makes him the likely starter if the competition remains open, though Sanders showed promise in OTAs with improved mobility after back-to-back Achilles injuries.NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is healthy and competing against second-year quarterback Shadur Sanders in a true quarterback competition heading into training camp. Watson seemed to take an early lead in the spring, but Sanders made up ground, and coach Todd Monken wanted to see more work before naming a starter.NegativeRoleJun 23, 2026
Watson is competing with Shadeur Sanders for the starting job with the Cleveland Browns. While Watson has experience and mobility, Sanders impressed during the spring and closed the gap. Watson is in the final year of his contract, and if he wins the competition, the Browns may consider trading Sanders and moving forward with Watson.