Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders put up a mixed bag as they fight for Browns starter job

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• Dillon Gabriel then took the snaps in the fourth quarter of the Browns’ 34-10 loss to the Bears in Chicago.

  according to New York Post

• Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday, Aug.

  according to New York Post

• AP Photo Julia Stumbaugh Aug 16, 2026 Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders says he had the correct read but not the right execution on the play that led to his fourth-quarter interception in Saturday's preseason action against the Chicago Bears.

  according to Bleacher Report

• Shedeur Sanders Reacts to INT in Browns' Preseason Opener amid QB1 Battle with Deshaun Watson.

  according to Bleacher Report

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