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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|

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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|

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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|

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Sanders Emerges in Browns QB Battle as Watson Struggles in Week 2 Preseason

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.

via Sports Illustrated|

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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|

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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|

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Week 2 preseason sparks talk, but don’t overreact: Sanders in Browns QB chatter and Jets’ D not yet fixed

CBS Sports’ Week 2 NFL preseason piece argues that many takeaways are overreactions: Sanders’ strong Week 2 game fuels buzz about a potential Browns QB change, but Deshaun Watson’s recent showing keeps the decision murky; De’Zhaun Stribling’s breakout for the 49ers raises Offensive Rookie of the Year chatter while not guaranteeing it; Tua Tagovailoa’s job security remains questioned by coattail contenders like Michael Penix Jr.; the Jets’ defense looked better but against Pittsburgh’s No. 2 offense, so it isn’t a guaranteed fix; J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings backup status is uncertain due to health, and Green Bay’s Trey Smack has Green Bay feeling better about kicking. The piece emphasizes separating meaningful signals from exhibition noise ahead of the regular season.

via CBS Sports|

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Sanders Emerges as Contender in Browns QB1 Battle After Watson's Postgame Fallout

In the Browns’ quarterback competition, Sanders impressed against the Bills while Watson struggled; Watson’s postgame remarks about being disrespected by home fans could complicate his bid to win the Week 1 job, fueling talk that Sanders may have overtaken him as the starter and prompting broader discussion of Watson’s future and potential dead-money implications.

via NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com|

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Monken Poised to Name Browns QB as Preseason Tape Narrows Choices

Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken is closing in on a Week 1 quarterback decision between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders after reviewing a uneven preseason game, citing issues with alignment and execution but noting Sanders’ cadence leadership; he will study the tape and confer with the staff before deciding, while fan boos toward Watson add a tense backdrop.

via NBC Sports|

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Watson Calls Browns Booing Personal as Sanders Urges Respect

Deshaun Watson criticized Browns fans for booing him during a preseason game against the Bills, calling the reaction personal and disrespectful and citing his two Achilles injuries and time away from the field. He and rival QB-in-training Shedeur Sanders urged that boos shouldn’t define effort. Browns coach Todd Monken said better play could quiet the crowd, while the team prepares to choose a regular-season starter; Watson finished 5-of-12 for 36 yards and Cleveland lost 31-7 to Buffalo.

via Bleacher Report|

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Sanders Urges Respect Amid Browns Fans’ Booing of Watson

Shedeur Sanders said he didn’t appreciate Browns fans booing Deshaun Watson at his first home appearance since his Achilles injury, stressing that players are human and deserve respect regardless of QB competition or past controversy. The remarks come as Watson’s highly scrutinized arrival in Cleveland continues to polarize fans during the preseason event.

via NBC Sports|

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Watson’s boos-filled return highlights Browns’ ongoing QB duel in preseason loss

Deshaun Watson was booed multiple times in his first home appearance in 22 months during Cleveland’s preseason loss to the Bills, finishing 5-of-12 for 35 yards with an interception in four series as he competes with Shedeur Sanders for the starting job. Sanders started and went 9-of-11 for 74 yards, but the Browns’ quarterback battle remains unsettled with coach Todd Monken signaling a decision likely soon. Watson called the boos disrespectful and said he doesn’t let them affect him, noting his Achilles injury on this field the last time he played there.

via The New York Times|

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Browns Near Week 1 QB Decision in Sanders–Watson Duel

The Browns could name their Week 1 starting quarterback by Monday, choosing between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson after Sanders likely handles the first half in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bills. Coach Todd Monken says the competition is close and will be evaluated with tape and staff input, with Watson having momentum earlier in camp. Cleveland still has one more preseason game before Week 1 vs. Jacksonville as they try to settle the QB picture.

via Bleacher Report|

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Sanders Shines Early, Interception Clouds Browns QB Battle

Shedeur Sanders started Browns' preseason hot — 4-for-4, 43 yards, and a touchdown — but followed with an interception; with Deshaun Watson set to play in the third quarter, Sanders' day underscored both promise and the Browns' ongoing QB battle.

via CBS Sports|

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Monken’s quietly planned QB rotation fuels Browns’ Watson-Sanders debate

Browns coach Todd Monken signaled a controlled plan for starting QB reps ahead of Week 1, keeping Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in a tight competition. If Watson doesn’t play with the top units in practice and Saturday’s game, it could hint that Watson will be the Week 1 starter, though Monken is slow-rolling the decision as Sanders gets looks to prove himself.

via NBC Sports|

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