Browns announce Deshaun Watson as starting quarterback for Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Shedeur Sanders will serve as the backup. With expectations to finish the 2026 season with a top five pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, the Browns are likely to explore drafting a future quarterback. They have compiled a list of top QB prospects, including Dante Moore from Oregon and Julian Sayin from Ohio State, among others.
- •Browns start Deshaun Watson in Week 1
- •Shedeur Sanders will be the backup
- •Cleveland likely to have a top five draft pick
- •Top QB prospects include Dante Moore and Julian Sayin
- •Browns scouting for future quarterback options
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Draft: QB rankings for Browns fans after naming starter
"With the Browns making a decision at quarterback, who could be their starter in 2027? Here are som options from the upcoming draft class.
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