The Cleveland Browns may be on the verge of making one of the boldest , and most controversial, quarterback decisions in recent NFL memory: putting their trust in rookie Shedeur Sanders while sidelining Deshaun Watson, the $230 million quarterback once seen as the franchise’s savior.
Despite Watson’s massive contract running through 2026, his role in Cleveland’s future appears increasingly uncertain. The tension boiled over after team owner Jimmy Haslam publicly labeled the 2022 trade for Watson a “swing and miss,” signaling that the Browns are ready to move on.
And all signs point toward Shedeur Sanders, the confident and high profile rookie, and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, as the centerpiece of that transition.
Will Deshaun Watson still have a spot with the Browns?
Watson, who tore his Achilles in October and required a second surgery in January, remains without a clear timetable for return. While head coach Kevin Stefanski has praised his work ethic during rehab and his involvement in team meetings, it’s becoming clear that Watson is no longer central to Cleveland’s plans under center.
With a crowded quarterback room that includes veterans Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco alongside rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, all eyes have shifted to Sanders. His presence, pedigree, and charisma are generating buzz both in the locker room and across the league , a sign that the Browns may be ready to hand over the reins to a new face of the franchise.
Is Cleveland truly prepared to hand its offense to a rookie and sideline the highest paid player in team history? This quarterback battle is more than just about performance, it’s a symbolic shift that could define the future of the Browns on the field and on the balance sheet.
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