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Watson Named Browns QB1

Published August 24, 2026 · Updated August 24, 2026 · Fox Sports

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Honken has confirmed Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for Week 1, bumping rookie Shedeur Sanders to the backup role.

Watson, who missed all of 2025 recovering from Achilles surgery, will start for the first time since 2024. Honken stated the decision is not expected to be 'week-to-week,' emphasizing that Watson must perform well as the Browns' QB1. extract-html.com

Watson has had a challenging tenure with Cleveland since being acquired in 2022. He started just 19 games, throwing for 3,365 yards with 19 touchdowns against 12 interceptions, while dealing with injuries and off-field issues.

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