Browns name starting quarterbacks for Week 2 against Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Cleveland Browns confirmed their quarterback choices for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Deshaun Watson will continue as the starter, with Shedeur Sanders as his backup. Rookie Taylen Green is inactive, serving as an emergency third quarterback. The decision follows the Browns' disappointing performance last week, in which they lost 34-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team will reassess Watson’s role after this game if poor performance continues. Cleveland is 8.5-point underdogs entering the matchup.
- •Deshaun Watson is the starting quarterback for Week 2.
- •Shedeur Sanders will serve as the backup quarterback.
- •Rookie Taylen Green is inactive as an emergency option.
- •Browns lost to Jaguars 34-10 in their previous game.
- •Cleveland is 8.5-point underdogs against the Buccaneers.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Browns Make QB Decision Before Week 2 Kickoff
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