Deshaun Watson will open the season as the Browns' starting quarterback, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Watson emerged as the starter in a competition with second-year QB Shedeur Sanders that began in the offseason and stretched into the first two preseason games. Cleveland faces Jacksonville on the road in Week 1.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said he doesn't think New England is a very deep team after Saturday's preseason game against the Eagles. On Monday, Vrabel spoke about the importance of building depth on the roster and highlighted some players that stood out in the Pats' preseason win on the weekend.
ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky explains why the Browns can't name Deshaun Watson QB1 now and should turn to Shedeur Sanders.
The 49ers activated tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list Sunday as he takes the most significant step yet in his return from a torn right Achilles. In other news, Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, who had to be helped off the practice field on Sunday, is believed to have sprained his ankle, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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SportsCenter goes around the NFL to recap some of the latest preseason action, news, notes and storylines, including Browns' QB battle and recapping the action.
Stetson Bennett passed for 181 yards and rushed for two TDs while leading the Rams to a 20-point halftime lead Saturday, and Los Angeles cruised to a 34-0 preseason victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Jack Strand took advantage of perhaps their last opportunity to shine this season. Rush, who was signed last month, and Strand, an undrafted rookie, completed 16 of their first 17 throws while leading the Falcons to scores on five of their first six drives in a 34-6 rout of the Indianapolis Colts, snapping Atlanta's eight-game preseason losing streak.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders on Saturday.
Tommy DeVito threw for 151 yards and a touchdown for the Patriots, while Kyle Williams brought down a pair of receptions for a touchdown and 74 yards and the Patriots bested the Eagles in preseason action.
Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown pass and made good decisions in perhaps his last chance to convince coach Todd Monken he should be Cleveland's starting quarterback in the Browns' 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
Titans head coach Robert Saleh explained how he is monitoring how his players are executing his gameplan during the preseason and used the play of his quarterback Cam Ward as an example of what he has liked seeing.
Brock Purdy explains why he is 'extremely happy' for Deebo to be back.
On First Take, Kevin Clark gives his schedule predictions for the Dallas Cowboys' 2026-27 season before Marcus Spears, Jordan Rodgers and Myron Medcalf weigh in on the latest storylines around training camp.
On Get Up, Dan Graziano, Marcus Spears, Mike Tannenbaum and Jordan Rodgers join Joe Fortenbaugh to talk about Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud and Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams.
On First Take, Myron Medcalf, Jordan Rodgers, Kevin Clark and Marcus Spears join Courtney Cronin to talk about Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, along the Philadelphia Eagles and NFL joint practices.
With Joe Burrow's comments about being tired of waiting to win, ESPN's Marcus Spears has a message for the Begals' QB ahead of their season.
While Fernando Mendoza has flashed moments of brilliance so far in this NFL preseason, ESPN's Marcus Spears explains why he would still turn to the veteran Kirk Cousins, at least to start.
On Get Up, Dan Graziano, Jordan Rodgers and Mike Tannenbaum join Joe Fortenbaugh to discuss QB questions!
Look back on Fernando Mendoza's great plays and rookie moments during his action against the Texans.
Joe Burrow discusses his mindset heading into a fresh season with the Bengals.
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