In a recent appearance on Good Morning Football, Verse shared his thoughts on joining a new quarterback room that features Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. He offered high praise for both signal-callers. “These are two great quarterbacks,” Verse said. “I’m honestly excited to see how it goes further in the preseason, but so far I’ve just seen two elite quarterbacks battling it out.” While Watson is five seasons removed from a Pro Bowl run with Houston and was limited by injuries and performance in 2024, Sanders and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel looked rough at times last season. Verse’s comments, though positive, should be viewed in the context of early impressions and the ongoing evolution of the Browns’ quarterback depth chart.
The optimism around Cleveland’s quarterback situation isn’t new. Last offseason, Myles Garrett expressed similar confidence about the team’s future, discussing his belief in a strong quarterback scenario ahead. Garrett’s departure shifts some of the spotlight onto Verse as the new voice championing the Browns’ quarterback depth and potential.
Browns QB depth chart overview
As training camps approach, here’s a snapshot of Cleveland’s quarterback depth chart:
– Deshaun Watson (1st round pick, 2017)
– Shedeur Sanders (3rd round pick, 2025)
– Dillon Gabriel (5th round pick, 2025)
– Taylen Green (6th round pick, 2026)
For comparison, last season’s camp featured a larger quarterback group, with six players at one point. Notable names included Joe Flacco (1st round pick, 2008), Kenny Pickett (1st round pick, 2022), Dillon Gabriel (rookie), Shedeur Sanders (rookie), Tyler Huntley (undrafted, 2020), and Deshaun Watson (1st round pick, 2017).
The Browns’ quarterback situation promises to be a lively topic for local sports talk radio as camps unfold and teams begin to evaluate how the depth chart shakes out behind Watson and Sanders. With Verse in the mix, Cleveland adds a versatile defensive presence while continuing to navigate the anticipated competition among quarterbacks in the months ahead.
