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Browns holding QB competition cards close in voluntary workouts
TL;DR
The Cleveland Browns have started voluntary offseason workouts with a quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Both players have taken first-team snaps in different drills, indicating a close battle for the starting position.
Key points
- Cleveland Browns started voluntary offseason workouts
- Shedeur Sanders took first-team snaps in 11-on-11 drills
- Deshaun Watson received first-team reps in 7-on-7 drills
- Quarterback competition is between Sanders and Watson
- Browns are keeping their plans close to the vest
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It's too early to decide anything yet about the Cleveland Browns' quarterback room, but they have begun their voluntary offseason workouts, and one quarterback had to take the first-team snaps.
And that quarterback was Shedeur Sanders.
In 11-on-11s, Sanders got the first team reps. However, when the team transitioned to 7-on-7, it was Watson who got the first team reps. So, the Browns are playing their cards close to the vest. They told us it would likely be a battle between Watson and Sanders, and that's how it appears on the first day of voluntary workouts.
Where the Browns QB room stands
While Sanders and Watson will be competing, general manager Andrew Berry did not rule out adding another young quarterback to the room. This could be in the form of a prospect drafted later this week in the 2026 NFL Draft, or it could be in the form of a trade for a younger veteran.
If the Browns opt for a younger veteran, two quarterbacks who potentially make sense with head coach Todd Monken's desire for an athletic quarterback are Will Levis or Anthony Richardson. Dillon Gabriel seems to be the odd man left out, and one has to wonder if he'll even be on the roster by the end of training camp.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns holding QB competition cards close in voluntary workouts
Q&A
Who are the Cleveland Browns' quarterbacks competing for the starting position?
The quarterbacks competing for the starting position are Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.
What drills did Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson participate in during the Browns' workouts?
Shedeur Sanders took first-team snaps in 11-on-11 drills, while Deshaun Watson received first-team reps in 7-on-7 drills.
What is the significance of the Browns' voluntary offseason workouts for the quarterback competition?
The voluntary offseason workouts are crucial as they mark the beginning of the competition for the starting quarterback role between Sanders and Watson.
