Allen gives Browns up-close view of franchise QB as Watson-Sanders battle nears finish

Berea, Ohio (AP) — As the Cleveland Browns’ messy competition for their starting quarterback comes to an end, the team got a first-hand look at what a franchise quarterback entails. Josh Allen, the Bills' star QB, provided a glimpse of the ideal franchise QB during a joint practice with the Browns ahead of their upcoming exhibition game.

Despite not having access to two of his top wide receivers due to injuries, the Bills' QB demonstrated his typical poise and precision against Cleveland's solid defense. Allen connected with tight end Dalton Kincaid for a long touchdown, showcasing the lack of depth on both teams. Both QBs, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, showcased their strengths and areas for improvement during the practice.

Watson, who has been dealing with injuries throughout his tenure with Cleveland, completed a 30-yard pass to rookie KC Concepcion Jr. Sanders made several solid throws, including a deep completion to Malachi Corley. The practice provided both teams with valuable information as they navigate their quarterback situations. Browns coach Todd Monken was pleased with how both QBs operated the offense, while Bills tackle Dion Dawkins expressed confidence in Watson's ability to return to his former self.