{
  "id": 27478,
  "title": "What Browns’ Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson said about working together during offseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/what-browns-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-said-about-working",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T04:33:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-043313993.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cleveland Browns may soon face a fierce quarterback competition as Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders work together to build a more cohesive offense. Both players have stressed that collaboration, rather than rivalry, has been the driving force during their offseason preparation. The two quarterbacks participated in player-led throwing sessions in Miami, which they believe has helped establish timing and trust. Sanders highlighted the importance of every rep, even those with players who couldn't attend, in building that connection. Watson echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the relationship-building off the field has been equally beneficial. While head coach Todd Monken continues to divide first-team reps, the mutual respect between Watson and Sanders has fostered a healthy competitive environment. The Browns have undergone significant changes, hiring Monken and trading star pass rusher Myles Garrett, in preparation for a new era. Watson and Sanders will vie for leadership roles in an ambitious attempt to reshape the franchise following a disappointing campaign.",
  "summary": "The Cleveland Browns have entered the 2026 offseason with a fierce quarterback competition brewing between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. However, both players are emphasizing their approach to collaboration rather than rivalry in preparing for the upcoming season. During the offseason, the pair took part in player-led throwing sessions in Miami, which has helped create a more cohesive offense. Sanders highlighted the importance of every rep with teammates, stating that it builds trust and connection. Watson echoed similar sentiments, stressing that the relationship-building off the field has contributed to the chemistry between them. Despite head coach Todd Monken's method of dividing first-team repetitions, the mutual respect between Watson and Sanders has fostered a healthy competitive environment. The Browns made significant changes to their roster, including hiring Monken, trading Myles Garrett, and bolstering the offensive line and receiving corps through the draft. Watson and Sanders will compete to lead the retooled Browns team into the new era.",
  "key_points": [
    "Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders collaborated during offseason preparation.",
    "Player-led throwing sessions in Miami built timing and trust.",
    "Relationship-building off the field equally benefited quarterbacks."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Deshaun Watson throws six INTs in training camp amid QB battle with Shedeur Sanders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/deshaun-watson-throws-six-ints-in-training-camp-amid-qb-battle-with",
        "published": "2026-08-02T18:30:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}