Browns offense: Floor has been established; Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson decide the ceiling

TL;DR

The Cleveland Browns have revamped their offense with significant upgrades to the offensive line and wide receiver positions. Quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will compete for the starting role, which will be crucial for the team's success this season.

Key points

Cleveland Browns revamped offensive line and wide receiver positions
Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders competing for starting QB role
Strong draft class shows commitment to rebuilding the offense

Cleveland Browns

BEREA, OHIO - APRIL 21: Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Cleveland Browns looks on as Deshaun Watson #4 runs a drill during a voluntary veteran minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 21, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the 2026 NFL Draft in the rear-view mirror, the Cleveland Browns offense has received a massive facelift. Both the offensive line and wide receiver rooms, which were major weaknesses going into this offseason, have been revamped and improved. With those rooms being overhauled, the floor for the offense has been established. Cleveland’s offense should be at least competent at 10 starting positions, with some depth (unless some are traded away). The issue? Figuring out which quarterback can lead this offense and how far that QB can take them. As of now, based on past performances, the quarterback room for the Browns is still below average. Quarterback Deshaun Watson is on his last chance to prove he can still play in the league, and Shedeur Sanders has to improve from an underwhelming rookie campaign that had a few exciting moments. Sanders and Watson will be battling for the starting quarterback spot from the start of minicamp all the way up to training camp, with a report that Watson currently has the lead. Whoever is under center will have no excuses to get the offense to at least league average. The passing game should be a lot better with a revamped wide receiver room. Rookie KC Concepcion is a versatile playmaker with the ball in his hands, Denzel Boston is the prototypical X that the Browns have lacked for a while, and wide receiver is bound to have a bounce-back season. Tight end is looking to build off his strong rookie campaign, and rookie Joe Royer will complement him well in terms of skill set. The offensive line will be better in a bevy of ways. Rookie Spencer Fano could establish himself as the team’s cornerstone at left tackle, and guards and are upgrades along the interior. is a reliable starter at right tackle, and either rookie or can figure out the center position. On paper, this unit can be an average unit, but everything falls back to the quarterback position. The strong draft class that the Browns had offensively shows how committed the team is to rebuilding the offense. The receiver room is much better than what the team had previously and the offensive line has quality starters across the board. It is on the quarterbacks, whether it’s Sanders or Watson to determine what this team’s floor will be heading into the season.

Q&A

What changes were made to the Cleveland Browns offense in 2026?

The Browns improved their offensive line and wide receiver rooms, addressing previous weaknesses and establishing a competent floor for the offense.

Who are the quarterbacks competing for the starting position on the Browns?

Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are battling for the starting quarterback role, with Watson currently holding the lead.

How will the Browns' revamped offense impact their performance this season?

The upgrades in the offensive line and receiving corps aim to elevate the team's offensive capabilities, with the quarterback's performance being key to their success.