Browns name Deshaun Watson as Week 1 starter against Jaguars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Cleveland Browns will start Deshaun Watson at quarterback in their Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 27, 2026. Watson returns to action after missing the entire 2025 season due to an Achilles injury. Shedeur Sanders will serve as his backup. Watson has previously started 19 games for the Browns since 2022, achieving a 61% completion rate. The Jaguars enter this game with a strong defensive record from the previous season under coordinator Anthony Campanile.
- •Deshaun Watson will start for the Browns in Week 1.
- •Shedeur Sanders named as Watson's backup.
- •Watson last played in Week 7 of 2024 due to injury.
- •The game is scheduled for August 27, 2026.
- •Jaguars boasted strong defense during the 2025 season.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Browns name Week 1 starter at quarterback vs. Jaguars
"The Browns have reportedly named their Week 1 starter at quarterback against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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