The Cleveland Browns are facing a quarterback dilemma that has fans buzzing as the 2026-27 season approaches. With a roster full of talent under center, the big question remains: who will be the starter for the AFC North squad?

According to NFL writer Wynston Wilcox of Fansided, the Browns might be looking to simplify things by trading their 24-year-old Pro Bowl quarterback—a player who also happens to be the son of a former Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer. Wilcox suggests that while a trade isn't guaranteed, it's a move the team should consider if Deshaun Watson starts Week 1 and shows even a fraction of his former Houston Texans form.

The young QB in question, Shedeur Sanders, is currently projected as the starter. But reports that Watson has an "inside track" to the job have fueled speculation that Sanders could be on the trading block sooner than expected. The Browns also drafted Taylen Green and have Dillon Gabriel on the roster, giving them backup options if they decide to move on from Sanders.

Wilcox acknowledges that giving up on Sanders so early would be a mistake, but he trusts the front office's track record with roster decisions. Trading Sanders would cement Watson as the clear starter, but it could leave the Browns thin at quarterback depth. Gabriel showed flashes last season but was benched in favor of Sanders due to concerns about his size, arm strength, and reluctance to throw deep passes.

Gabriel finished the 2025 season with 110 completions, but his inconsistent play ultimately opened the door for Sanders to take over. As the Browns weigh their options, the quarterback carousel in Cleveland continues to spin—and the outcome could reshape the team's future.