Cleveland Browns consider options for QB amid surprising season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026

The Cleveland Browns lead the AFC North with a 4-2 record heading into their game against the Tennessee Titans. General Manager Andrew Berry had planned to overhaul the quarterback position after this season, but Deshaun Watson's performance, including multiple fourth-quarter game-winning drives, has sparked speculation about a new contract for him. Owner Jimmy Haslam acknowledged Watson's improvement but emphasized the need to focus on the current season. Analysts suggest that Watson may have limited options if he desires to remain a starting quarterback in the NFL.
- •Browns are 4-2 and leading the AFC North.
- •Watson has led four fourth-quarter game-winning drives this season.
- •Speculation about Watson's new contract has emerged amid team success.
- •Owner Haslam calls it premature to discuss a new deal for Watson.
- •Upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans is critical for the Browns.
- 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns: Is the 2027 QB plan going up in flames?
"GM Andrew Berry had a strategy to fix the QB position. But is Deshaun Watson now taking a victory torch to the plan?
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