Shedeur Sanders stats, highlights vs. Bears: Browns QB's solid start overshadowed by interception on final throw

The Sporting News tracked live updates and stats from Sanders' first 2026 preseason game. Here's how he performed.

Preseason Round 1 of the Browns QB battle went to Deshaun Watson, who was steadier against the Bears than Shedeur Sanders.

Playing without a single offensive starter, quarterback Tyson Bagent overcame a slow start Saturday to lead the team to two second-quarter scores. The Bears and Browns went into halftime at Soldier Field tied at 10. The backup quarterback marched the Bears down the field at the end of the half, leading to a 50-yard Cai

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders apologized to reporters a couple of weeks after bristling at a question.

Browns announce QB decision with plan confirmed for Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson  talkSPORT

Deshaun Watson starts Saturday in Chicago while Shedeur Sanders gets the Aug. 22 home game against Buffalo in Cleveland's quarterback competition.

Deshaun Watson starting Browns' exhibition opener at QB, Shedeur Sanders to start next week vs Bills  Toronto Star

Deshaun Watson will start Cleveland’s exhibition opener at Chicago on Saturday

Watson will get the first crack at starting for Cleveland in the preseason as the QB competition with Sanders rolls on.

The Browns urged to let Dillon Gabriel go and clear the way for Shedeur Sanders  marca.com