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Deshaun Watson said he’s right where he’s supposed to be after the Browns’ 23-19 win over the Buccaneers, finishing 24-of-30 for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Mike Monken fired up the locker room with a blunt line aimed at silencing skeptics as rumors swirl about Shedeur Sanders and the QB room, following a comeback from a 10-point deficit that kept Cleveland in the playoff conversation going into Week 3.
Deshaun Watson's solid performance helped Cleveland beat the Buccaneers 23-19, but the writer argues the victory is a long-term setback because it postpones evaluating Cleveland's young quarterbacks (Shedeur Sanders and Taylen Green) ahead of the 2027 QB decision and keeps Watson’s tenuous fit in the spotlight.
The Browns are weighing a quarterback change after a two-game evaluation, with Deshaun Watson set to start Week 3 but a potential shift to Shedeur Sanders if Cleveland decides to go in a new direction; the team is using the Week 3 home opener as a natural point to gauge Sanders’ long-term potential ahead of the 2027 draft, while Watson’s recent performance has fans and management reconsidering his role.
Cleveland plans to evaluate its quarterback position after Week 2, with whispers that Shedeur Sanders could take over if Deshaun Watson’s start doesn’t win over fans; the review follows the Tampa Bay game, highlighting ongoing QB uncertainty for the Browns.
Former Panthers receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. signs with the Cleveland Browns to reunite with Colorado teammate Shedeur Sanders, after a rookie season with 11 catches for 108 yards; he’ll try to carve out a role in Cleveland’s rebuild behind Deshaun Watson.
Watson looked rusty in his first game back, going 73% for 205 yards with a pick, a fumble and five sacks in a 34-10 loss to Jacksonville; Browns coach Todd Monken says the team will evaluate the quarterback situation and hasn’t committed to Watson for Week 2 against Tampa Bay, keeping the door open for continued competition with Shedeur Sanders.
Cleveland trailed 24-0 to Jacksonville at halftime after Deshaun Watson, making his first regular-season start since 2024, threw an interception and fumbled. Fans loudly called for second-year QB Shedeur Sanders to replace him, highlighting the ongoing QB competition and Watson’s uncertain future after injuries and last year’s absence.
The Cleveland Browns avoided trimming to three quarterbacks by placing Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve with a designation to return, allowing them to retain Watson, Sanders, and rookie Taylen Green in the quarterback room for now.
The Browns are expected to keep Shedeur Sanders as Deshaun Watson’s backup despite Dillon Gabriel’s standout preseason showing, as Cleveland must decide whether to carry four quarterbacks (Watson, Sanders, Gabriel, and Taylen Green) or trim the depth before the 53-man roster deadline.
Robert Griffin III argues the Browns' quarterback decision was driven by Deshaun Watson's $230 million guaranteed contract and ownership influence, while praising Shedeur Sanders' development and suggesting the second-year QB could win the job if Watson struggles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Week 2 of the NFL preseason thrust Cleveland’s QB competition into the spotlight as Shedeur Sanders starred (9-for-11, 74 yards, TD) and was named a game captain, while Deshaun Watson struggled (5-for-12, 36 yards, INT), fueling chatter that Sanders could win the job. Other notable notes included Adonai Mitchell rising for the Jets, Fernando Mendoza’s rough Raiders outing (including a pick-six), Maurice Hurst II’s two-sack debut for the Commanders, Odell Beckham Jr.’s limited Giants role, Will Shipley showing as a potential Eagles No. 2 back, and the Lions’ O-line woes contrasted by the Jets’ two interceptions.