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Browns QB Battle: Watson vs. Sanders Looms
26 Feb
Summary
- Browns GM expresses uncertainty about 2025 starting quarterback.
- Shedeur Sanders made seven starts with a 3-4 record as a rookie.
- All five Browns starting offensive linemen are entering free agency.
The Cleveland Browns are grappling with a prolonged quarterback search, potentially extending beyond the 2025 season. General Manager Andrew Berry indicated that the starting quarterback for the upcoming season remains undecided, with both veteran Deshaun Watson and rookie Shedeur Sanders being considered.
Sanders, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, had a mixed rookie campaign. He started seven games, achieving a 3-4 record, and surprisingly earned a Pro Bowl selection despite throwing 10 interceptions against seven touchdowns. His performance, coupled with erratic play and injuries that have sidelined Watson, creates a complex situation for the team.
Further compounding the Browns' challenges, their entire starting offensive line, including key players like Wyatt Teller, Ethan Pocic, Jack Conklin, and Joel Bitonio, is entering free agency. This exodus, combined with the offensive struggles that ranked second-to-last in the NFL last season, suggests a significant overhaul is imminent under new head coach Todd Monken.
