Deshaun Watson Named Cleveland Browns Starting Quarterback, AP Source Says
Watson beat Shedeur Sanders after splitting first-team reps through camp and preseason, and will get the Browns ready for the Week 1 opener.
- On Monday, Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for the September 13 season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Watson, a 10-year veteran, won the competition over Shedeur Sanders after both split first-team repetitions throughout the offseason, training camp, and preseason.
- Watson finished the Bills game with a 14.1 passer rating, completing 5-of-12 passes for 35 yards, then criticized fans for cheering his 2024 Achilles injury.
- Monken stated that Watson's postgame comments would not dictate his decision, emphasizing his goal is to start the player giving the Browns the best chance to win.
- With the competition resolved, the Browns turn focus to the season opener, while Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green will lead the preseason finale.
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