Browns Rookie Making Noise Amid Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders Battle

News ArticlePublishedAug 21, 2026 at 07:33 PM EDTupdatedAug 21, 2026 at 07:34 PM EDTYes, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are getting most of the buzz around the Cleveland Browns right now. That's understandable when a team has a quarterback battle that could shape the direction of the season.But, there's another rookie making a case for himself. Cornerback Michael Coats Jr. had an impressive preseason debut, showing the Browns that he may deserve a closer look as they sort through their roster. The undrafted free agent out of West Virginia played only 14 coverage snaps, but he managed to make an impact whenever the ball came his way.Sports news: Commanders’ Dan Quinn is Under Extra Pressure This SeasonCoats was targeted five times and allowed just two completions for 13 yards. He also r