NFL Quarterback Battles: Short-Term Wins, Long-Term Uncertainty

As the NFL preseason approaches, several teams are engaged in quarterback battles that will determine their Week 1 starters, though the long-term outlook remains uncertain.

In Cleveland, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are competing for the starting position, with Watson's recent performance raising doubts about his future with the team. Despite throwing nine interceptions in practice, he remains a co-starter alongside Sanders, who has shown potential but has not been given full control of the offense.

Atlanta's situation is complicated by Tua Tagovailoa's signing and the recovery of Penix from a torn ACL. Tagovailoa will start the preseason opener, but the team is still evaluating its long-term quarterback strategy. Meanwhile, Minnesota has named Kyler Murray as its starter, but his history of injuries and inconsistent performance leaves the team's future quarterback situation in question.