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Berry’s comments lay out a 2026 QB competition: Deshaun Watson remains on the roster, while Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel will compete and outside options will be considered. Because of Watson’s contract, Cleveland won’t cut or trade him in 2026, instead exploring a restructure to enable a 2027 release while keeping updates through July.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Browns GM Andrew Berry said it’s too early to name a Week 1 starter, keeping an open competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson while weighing external QBs like Malik Williams and Ty Simpson under a new coaching staff after a 5-12 season and Watson’s costly, injury-plagued tenure.
Dan Marino says the Dolphins should introduce competition at quarterback to push Tua Tagovailoa but not write him off, stressing that the new coaching staff will evaluate all options while Tua remains on the roster. He notes Tua’s past excellence and current concussion-era concerns, acknowledges the AFC East’s toughness, and suggests Miami may pursue external options or a Tua–Ewers pairing rather than a quick trade or release due to salary-cap realities.
In a press conference, Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah acknowledged missteps in Daniel Jones' free‑agency negotiations and said Minnesota drafted J.J. McCarthy with incomplete information, keeping the door open for a quarterback competition in 2026 as Kevin O'Connell builds a deep QB room. Jones had been with the Colts at 8‑4 before a season-ending Achilles injury.
In a live chat, Mike Spofford discusses the Packers' quarterback choices, injury updates, playoff strategies, and player performances, emphasizing the importance of turnovers, the potential for young players to step up, and the team's overall outlook for the postseason.
Anthony Richardson accepted losing the Colts' starting quarterback job to Daniel Jones, emphasizing respect for the decision and his ongoing effort to improve, though his future as a starter remains uncertain.
The Colts' training camp concluded with little change in their quarterback competition, with Anthony Richardson showing marginal improvement but still facing consistency issues, while Daniel Jones performed as expected. The decision on the Week 1 starter seems likely to favor Richardson unless a significant collapse occurs, with Jones serving as motivation and injury insurance. The camp highlighted ongoing offensive line struggles and Richardson's potential as the future, despite current limitations.
The Colts are still undecided on their starting quarterback as Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones compete during training camp, with the coaching staff hoping the competition improves both players' performance. The final decision will be made by head coach Shane Steichen after further evaluation, with the season opener against the Dolphins on September 7.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a dislocated finger during a preseason game but has received clean X-ray results and is expected to return to practice soon, keeping him in the team's quarterback competition against Daniel Jones, whose own health issues have also influenced the race.
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht revealed that Teddy Bridgewater was the team's Plan B in 2020 if Tom Brady had chosen another team, and now Bridgewater is close to signing with Tampa Bay, adding experienced depth to the quarterback room alongside Kyle Trask, with competition still ongoing.
Alabama's quarterback race is led by Ty Simpson, with Ryan Williams expressing confidence in all contenders. Williams also shared his fictional dynasty mode success with UCLA in EA Sports College Football 26. The article discusses Alabama's defense prospects, recruiting star ratings, and a humorous story about AJ McCarron's house visit by Nick Saban's staff. Overall, the focus is on Alabama football's upcoming season and recruiting insights.
The article provides the latest updates on the Cleveland Browns' OTA practices, focusing on quarterback performances, and also mentions Kenny Pickett, the Steelers, and Myles Garrett's absence, among other team news.
During the first day of voluntary OTAs, Shedeur Sanders looked impressive in practice, sparking excitement among fans, although no clear leader in the Browns' quarterback competition has emerged yet. The reps were distributed among the quarterbacks, with Sanders showing crisp throws, indicating he is actively competing for the starting role.
The Browns' quarterback competition is beginning to take shape during OTAs, with Kenny Pickett leading early, followed by Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, and Shedeur Sanders, amidst a complex and competitive environment ahead of training camp.
Former Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke's expected takeover of the QB1 role at Wisconsin has hit a snag as sophomore Braedyn Locke is also vying for the position, with both players splitting reps in spring practice. Despite Van Dyke's impressive stats, coach Luke Fickell seems determined to make him earn the starting role, setting the stage for an unexpected and intense QB battle in Madison.