Cleveland Browns name Deshaun Watson starting quarterback for Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Cleveland Browns announced on August 24, 2026, that Deshaun Watson will be their starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener. Fans have expressed strong discontent regarding this decision, particularly in light of Watson’s controversial past and the competition he faced from Shedeur Sanders. Head coach Todd Monken indicated that the choice was influenced by the less-than-ideal circumstances surrounding the quarterback situation. A poll has been set up to gauge fan opinions on Monken's decision and its effect on perceptions of his coaching capabilities.
- •Deshaun Watson named starting quarterback for the Browns on August 24.
- •Fan reactions to the decision have been largely negative.
- •Todd Monken cited challenges in the quarterback competition as a factor.
- •A poll will assess fan views on Monken's decision-making.
- •Long-term quarterback plans may include drafting in 2027.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Does Todd Monken making Deshaun Watson the starter make you think negatively of the head coach already? Reacts Survey
"Does this set off a red flag already for Todd Monken?
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