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Browns may have given their biggest clue yet about QB1

FILED AUG 9, 2026TEAMS CLESTATUS ACTIVE
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High-profile quarterback battle + major change in first-team rep distribution + recognizable names + objective Week 1 result

The Cleveland Browns may have provided their strongest signal yet in the Week 1 quarterback competition. Deshaun Watson received all of the first-team quarterback repetitions during the latest reported practice after Cleveland had previously rotated Watson and Shedeur Sanders with the starting offense. The Browns still have not officially named a Week 1 starter, and both quarterbacks are expected to receive preseason opportunities before the team makes its final decision. The change in rep distribution gives Watson meaningful momentum, but the competition remains unresolved.

Source: ESPN ยท Aug 9, 2026 ยท Read original โ†’
Corroborating: Cleveland had been alternating first-team work between Watson and Sanders before Watson received all of the first-team quarterback reps in the latest reported practice. The Browns have not officially named a Week 1 starter.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Will Deshaun Watson start Week 1 for the Browns?

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