What happened: Sanders worked with the first team in Saturday’s walk-through before Watson received the starter-level practice reps. Monken said the shift followed a review showing Sanders had accumulated more work with the No. 1 offense.
Why it matters: The competition between Watson and Sanders remains Cleveland’s central lineup decision. Monken has said each quarterback could start one of the first two preseason games if the race remains unresolved.
What to watch: With the offensive installation complete, the next allocation of first-team snaps should clarify Monken’s evaluation.