The Cleveland Browns barely wrapped up their April 2026 voluntary minicamp before another quarterback controversy exploded across social media. NFL reporter Mary Kay Cabot for Cleveland.com has reported that the competition for the Browns’ primary QB is still open despite Watson getting more QB1 reps from Shedeur Sanders in the minicamp.

Arctos, a private equity firm, will purchase a 3% stake in the Cleveland Browns, according to multiple reports. Private equity firms’ entry into NFL ownership represents a recent trend. The league approved the sale of such small stakes in August of 2024.