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Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starting QB
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Key Points:
- Browns head coach Todd Monken announced that Deshaun Watson will start as the team's quarterback for the 2026 season, with Shedeur Sanders serving as backup.
- Watson faced boos from fans during a preseason game, reflecting ongoing tension related to his past personal conduct issues and the team's controversial acquisition.
- Despite Watson's mixed tenure, including injuries and off-field controversies, Cleveland chose to keep him as the starter, rejecting speculation that Sanders would take over.
- Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has publicly criticized the Watson trade and contract but remains open to Watson starting as a way to potentially regain value from the investment.
- Sanders, who took over as QB1 midway through last season, earned praise for his development but will begin the season as the backup behind the more experienced Watson.
