Watson to Lead Browns as 2026 Season Opens
TL;DR
Deshaun Watson will start Cleveland’s 2026 season, coach Todd Monken announced after a spring/summer QB competition with Shedeur Sanders and Watson’s full recovery from an Achilles injury. The Browns have rebuilt their offense around Watson’s experience and health, but face a road-heavy early schedule and lingering questions about accountability amid a $230 million guaranteed contract that could be Watson’s last in Cleveland.
- Browns name Deshaun Watson starting QB to begin season The New York Times
- Browns tab Deshaun Watson, not Shedeur Sanders, as QB1 ESPN
- Browns beat writer Chris Easterling on Deshaun Watson starting at QB Yahoo Sports
- Todd Monken provides timeline on starting quarterback announcement | News and Notes Cleveland Browns
- Browns pick Deshaun Watson as their starting QB despite home crowd booing and his '17 away games' comments Fox News
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