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Cleveland Browns name Deshaun Watson starting quarterback against Bears

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Cleveland Browns name Deshaun Watson starting quarterback against Bears
Summary

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken announced that veteran Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Shedeur Sanders will also play, with plans for each quarterback to see about a half of action. This decision follows weeks of speculation regarding the starting position. The Browns aim to evaluate their options prior to the regular season that begins September 13 in Jacksonville.

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  • •Watson will start for the Browns against the Bears.
  • •Sanders will also have significant playing time.
  • •The game is part of the evaluation process for the starting quarterback role.
  • •Browns' regular season begins on September 13 against the Jaguars.
  • •Monken emphasized ongoing competition for the starting position.
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  • 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken makes his call for QB1 against the Bears
What they're saying
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It will be veteran Deshaun Watson as the starter this Saturday in Chicago, with Shedeur Sanders filling the QB2 role.

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