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Browns evaluate Deshaun Watson's role as team approaches home opener

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Browns evaluate Deshaun Watson's role as team approaches home opener

Summary

Deshaun Watson starts at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns on September 20 in Tampa, following a disappointing 34-10 loss to Jacksonville. The team struggled offensively in that game, gaining just 272 yards and converting one of eight third downs. Following this two-game road trip, the Browns plan to reassess their quarterback situation, with Shedeur Sanders potentially taking over for the Week 3 home opener against the Carolina Panthers on September 27. Sanders, a fifth-round pick in 2025, performed well in the preseason and could provide a needed spark to the Browns' offense.

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•Watson's last game saw the Browns trailing 31-0 at halftime.
•Cleveland finished with only 272 total yards in the Jacksonville game.
•Shedeur Sanders started seven games as a rookie, totaling 1,400 yards.
•Browns host the Carolina Panthers on September 27 for their home opener.
•Watson's guaranteed contract runs through this season.

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6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Browns appear to have set the terms of Deshaun Watson’s remaining time

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Deshaun Watson starts at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Tampa, one week after a 34-10 loss in Jacksonville in which Cleveland trailed 31-0 at halftime. The Browns converted one of eight third downs and finished with 272 total yards. Ian Rapoport of ESPN reported on Sunday that the Browns intend to take stock […] The post Browns appear to have set the terms of Deshaun Watson’s remaining time appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:01 PM
Browns appear to have set the terms of Deshaun Watson’s remaining time
Deshaun Watson starts at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Tampa, one week after a 34-10 loss in Jacksonville in which Cleveland trailed 31-0 at halftime. The Browns converted one of eight third downs and finished with 272 total yards. Ian Rapoport of ESPN reported on Sunday that the Browns intend to take stock […] The post Browns appear to have set the terms of Deshaun Watson’s remaining time appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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