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Browns rest Sanders in preseason finale as Watson clinches starting role
sports3 hours ago

Browns rest Sanders in preseason finale as Watson clinches starting role

Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders will not play in Cleveland’s preseason finale to give expanded reps to Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green, while Deshaun Watson was officially named the starter. Sanders had pressured for a competition with a strong summer, but Watson’s status as starter is maintained despite uneven early preseason showings; Sanders remains a potential future option, with the Browns unlikely to rush him given the current pecking order.

via Bleacher Report|
#cleveland-browns#deshaun-watson#preseason
Ex-NFL tight end Wright set for LSU stint after waivers clearance
sports12 hours ago

Ex-NFL tight end Wright set for LSU stint after waivers clearance

Dae’Quan Wright, formerly with the Cleveland Browns, cleared NFL waivers Tuesday, removing a barrier to him returning to college football and joining LSU for the 2026 season. Had he been claimed, he would have had to stay in the NFL, but waiver clearance now lets him play for LSU, raising questions about whether an NFL team could sign him during the LSU year and what his draft/eligibility path would be after 2026.

via NBC Sports|
#cleveland-browns#college-football#daequan-wright
Browns Booing Debate: Ownership and Front Office Deserve the Heat for Watson Deal
sports1 day ago

Browns Booing Debate: Ownership and Front Office Deserve the Heat for Watson Deal

Candace Buckner argues Browns fans shouldn’t only boo Deshaun Watson but direct their fury at owner Jimmy Haslam, Dee Haslam, and GM Andrew Berry for orchestrating Watson’s arrival and a guaranteed $230 million contract amid sexual misconduct allegations, urging accountability from the leadership even as some fans protest morally.

via The New York Times|
#andrew-berry#booing#cleveland-browns
Watson Clinches Browns' QB1, Sanders Set as Backup
sports1 day ago

Watson Clinches Browns' QB1, Sanders Set as Backup

Deshaun Watson was named the Browns' starting quarterback for the 2026 season, beating out Shedeur Sanders who will be the backup. Coach Todd Monken said the decision came on Monday, and neither QB will play in the final preseason game. Watson’s selection comes amid his injury history and the Browns' large, fully guaranteed contract, with owner Jimmy Haslam acknowledging the risk. Cleveland acquired Watson from Houston in a trade that included three first-round picks, and Sanders showed promise last season, but Watson gives the team the best chance to win now while Sanders remains a future option.

via NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com|
#cleveland-browns#deshaun-watson#nfl
Watson Seizes Browns' Week 1 QB Role After Battle with Sanders
sports1 day ago

Watson Seizes Browns' Week 1 QB Role After Battle with Sanders

Deshaun Watson has been named the Browns’ starting quarterback for the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, beating out Shedeur Sanders after a competitive preseason; it’s Watson’s first game since his Achilles injuries, and Cleveland cites his overall body of work in the offseason and camp. Watson addressed recent fan criticism with an apology, and the Browns have rebuilt the offense with an upgraded line and new receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in the final year of his contract.

via CBS Sports|
#cleveland-browns#deshaun-watson#jacksonville-jaguars
Watson to Lead Browns as 2026 Season Opens
nfl1 day ago

Watson to Lead Browns as 2026 Season Opens

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.

via The New York Times|
#cleveland-browns#deshaun-watson#nfl
Browns Waive Dae'Quan Wright, LSU Transfer Hopes Rise With Waivers
college-football1 day ago

Browns Waive Dae'Quan Wright, LSU Transfer Hopes Rise With Waivers

Former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who entered the NCAA transfer portal, has been waived by the Cleveland Browns and could enroll at LSU if he clears NFL waivers, a move highlighted by Schefter as the first active NFL player to enter the college portal amid a Louisiana court ruling easing eligibility restrictions; Wright had 39 receptions for 635 yards and five touchdowns in his final Ole Miss season.

via Bleacher Report|
#cleveland-browns#college-football#daequan-wright
Monken delays Browns' QB decision as Week 1 storyline unfolds
sports1 day ago

Monken delays Browns' QB decision as Week 1 storyline unfolds

Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken has not yet named a Week 1 starting quarterback, saying he’ll decide after weighing Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and other options to give the team the best chance to beat the Jaguars. The debate centers on Watson’s disappointing recent form versus Sanders’ safer public image, with fans also weighing Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green as potential backups. Regardless, Monken notes the decision is urgent but none of the options have shown clear dominance, and the likelihood a Week 1 starter remains the same through Week 18 appears low.

via Dawgs By Nature|
#cleveland-browns#deshaun-watson#nfl
Watson’s Booed Return Forces Browns Into Start-or-Cut Dilemma
nfl2 days ago

Watson’s Booed Return Forces Browns Into Start-or-Cut Dilemma

Watson’s rough showing against the Bills and his public rebuke of Browns fans who booed him complicate Cleveland’s QB plans. With coach Todd Monken expected to name a Week 1 starter, the Browns face a binary choice: start Watson again or cut him, given his $230 million investment and injury history. A rebound in upcoming road tests at Jacksonville and Tampa Bay could keep the plan intact; a poor showing could force a change.

via Sports Illustrated|
#cleveland-browns#deshaun-watson#fan-reaction
Browns Face Rebuild Dilemma: Cut Deshaun Watson
sports2 days ago

Browns Face Rebuild Dilemma: Cut Deshaun Watson

An opinion piece argues the Cleveland Browns should cut Deshaun Watson to reset the franchise, citing the massive $230 million contract and substantial dead-money hit, underwhelming on-field performance, and dwindling fan goodwill. It suggests rebuilding around a younger quarterback like Shedeur Sanders and possibly leveraging the 2027 NFL Draft, noting the cap constraints would require significant roster reshaping to move on from Watson.

via FOX Sports|
#cleveland-browns#deshaun-watson#nfl