Cleveland Browns prepare for season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars

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Cleveland Browns prepare for season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars
Summary

The Cleveland Browns enter their Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a relatively healthy roster. Deshaun Watson is set to make his first start since the 2024 season, aiming to maintain his career undefeated record against Jacksonville. Head coach Todd Monken confirmed that Shedeur Sanders will serve as the backup quarterback for the road game. While national media analysts have offered varying assessments of the roster construction, the team remains focused on the upcoming contest in Florida. Dawand Jones is also looking to remain on the field after dealing with various injuries throughout his first three seasons on the offensive line. The team is scheduled to play on Sunday afternoon.

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  • •Deshaun Watson starts at quarterback for the first time in 22 months.
  • •Todd Monken identified Shedeur Sanders as the No. 2 quarterback.
  • •The Browns enter the game with a light injury report.
  • •Cleveland has won five of its last seven games at Jacksonville.
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