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Browns to keep Deshaun Watson as starting quarterback for Week 3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:03 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Browns to keep Deshaun Watson as starting quarterback for Week 3
Summary

Browns head coach Todd Monken confirmed that Deshaun Watson will continue as the starting quarterback for the team's home opener against the Panthers. In the previous game, Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns, contributing to the Browns' 23-19 victory over the Buccaneers. Monken expressed satisfaction with Watson's performance and indicated no immediate plan to change the starting lineup. The Browns face two home games within a short span, first against Carolina and then a quick turnaround to play Pittsburgh.

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  • •Deshaun Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards.
  • •Browns won 23-19 against the Buccaneers.
  • •Browns play Panthers in home opener next Sunday.
  • •Second home game follows quickly against Pittsburgh.
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  • 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — The Browns apparently will stick with Deshaun Watson for home opener
What they're saying
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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson didn't throw for 400 yards and five touchdowns, but he likely did enough to earn another start.

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