QB Deshaun Watson is focusing on one day at a time.
After spending 10 weeks in the spring learning the new offense, Watson is continuing to digest head coach Todd Monken's system.
"It's been good," Watson said. "Been trying to stack each day. You can't win all the days at once, so you take one day at a time, correct the mistakes you made and build from there."
Four days into training camp, Watson is competing for the Browns' starting quarterback spot with second-year QB Shedeur Sanders. Watson is also continuing to build chemistry with the new wide receivers and becoming more comfortable with the new system while trying to return to his vintage self.
According to Monken, Watson's time in the league will help the transition to the new offense.
"Deshaun, based on his experience in the NFL, is going to have a little bit better grasp of what's being asked of him just from an operational standpoint, from a cadence standpoint, from an offensive-system standpoint because there are still going to be some similarities from system to system," Monken said. "Changing plays, cadence, it's called one thing here and another."
After being drafted 12th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Texans, Watson started six games his rookie year and finished third in Offensive Rookie of the Year Voting. He made three straight Pro Bowls over the next three seasons and led the league in passing yards in 2020.
But after getting traded to the Browns, he's played 19 games while battling multiple injuries. The goal this season for Watson is to return to his high-level play, which he believes is possible because he feels healthy.
"That's what I'm training for and working for," Watson said. "That's what's been on my mind the whole time, just playing really good, productive football so we can win a lot of games here. That's the ultimate job. You've got to win in this business and if you're not winning, then they're going to find somebody else."
One of the most intriguing parts of Watson's game is his ability to use his legs. Watson started his career with 400 or more rushing yards in three of his first four seasons and acknowledged that Monken's offense has thrived over the past three seasons using QB Lamar Jackson — the NFL's all-time leading rusher for quarterbacks. With multiple designed quarterback runs called for Watson throughout camp so far, he's becoming more comfortable in the offense.
"I think he knows how to call the right plays at the right time for the quarterback to be able to use his feet," Watson said. "So, I'm going to trust him and the coaching staff, and whenever those plays are called, I'll just try to execute."
Check out the top shots from Day 4 of 2026 Browns Training Camp as players got to work with drills, workouts and team prep at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (81) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. (1) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
The defense during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive end Jared Verse (8) and fans during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Malachi Corley (83) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Linebacker Quincy Williams (5) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (6) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive tackle Spencer Fano (55) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Youth football guests during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Guard Kendrick Green (53) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Brownie during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive tackle Spencer Fano (55) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Line Coach George Warhop during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (62) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Center Parker Brailsford (52) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Tylan Wallace (16) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive end Jared Verse (8) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Running Backs Coach Duce Staley during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive back D'Angelo Ross (20) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive tackle Spencer Fano (55) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Quality Control Coach Sanders Davis during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (81) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
The Sugardale Puppy Pound during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Cornerback Tyron Herring (47) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Coordinator Travis Switzer during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive tackle Austin Barber (58) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Assistant Wide Receivers Coach John Wozniak during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (81) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (81) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Coordinator Travis Switzer during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive guard Zion Johnson (77) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) and Defensive Backs Coach/Pass Game Specialist Coach Brandon Lynch during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Center Kingsley Eguakun (65) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (62) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Tight end Brenden Bates (82) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. (1) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. (1) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
A youth football guest during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Grant Delpit (9), Linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold (42) and Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (23) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Tight end Jack Stoll (89) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive end Jared Verse (8) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Coordinator Travis Switzer during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive lineman Adin Huntington (98) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive Backs Coach/Pass Game Specialist Coach Brandon Lynch during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (6) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive end Sam Kamara (92) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Head Coach Todd Monken during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Tight end Jack Stoll (89) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive Assistant/Nickelbacks Coach Jeff Anderson during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
The defensive backs during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Running back TJ Harden (36) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Cornerback Tyson Campbell (7) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Linebacker Quincy Williams (5) and Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Cornerback Tre Avery (11) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Punter Wes Pahl (36) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. (1) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive Backs Coach/Pass Game Specialist Coach Brandon Lynch during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Quality Control Coach Sanders Davis during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Cornerback Tyson Campbell (7) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive guard Zion Johnson (77) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Coordinator Travis Switzer during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive Backs Coach/Pass Game Specialist Coach Brandon Lynch during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive end Tyreak Sapp (64) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (6) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive Backs Coach/Pass Game Specialist Coach Brandon Lynch during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Head Coach Todd Monken during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (81) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Coordinator Travis Switzer during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Training Camp branding during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Assistant Defensive Line Coach Ralph Street during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive lineman Adin Huntington (98) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive Backs Coach/Pass Game Specialist Coach Brandon Lynch during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Linebacker Quincy Williams (5) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Coordinator Travis Switzer during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (6) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive guard Zion Johnson (77) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (6) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Senior Vice President of Football Administration Chris Cooper and Director of Player Personnel Adam Al-Khayyal during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Offensive Analyst Travis Monken during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
The offense during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
The offense during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Head Coach Todd Monken during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Daniel Thomas (24) and the defensive backs during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (28) during Day 4 of Training Camp on August 1, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
In the passing game, Watson has used training camp to continue to build chemistry with the Browns' new wide receivers. Watson, Sanders and the wide receivers went to Miami to get extra reps in together during the offseason. That looks to be paying off so far in camp, as Watson has connected with WR KC Concepcion and WR Denzel Boston throughout camp.
"I think KC and Boston have been doing a heck of a job picking up the offense, being able to learn from the veteran receivers in the room, but just making plays," Watson said. "I think just being able to see them come out here and go up for balls, making contested catches, has been really good. I think they're going to be very productive and helpful for this offense."
As each day passes, Watson feels he's getting closer to returning to form.
"The biggest thing for me is just letting my instincts take over – not doing anything extra, not doing anything less, just staying balanced and letting it come," Watson said. "Day to day it's getting better, and honestly, I think the biggest thing is just playing football. Whenever the preseason games come up and we're out there playing, I think that's where we can learn. Each game is just an opportunity to get better at it."
