Deshaun Watson enters Cleveland Browns season opener facing career concerns

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Deshaun Watson enters Cleveland Browns season opener facing career concerns
Summary

Deshaun Watson remains the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns heading into their season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While Watson reclaimed the starting job this offseason, media projections suggest his tenure could be brief. The quarterback faces pressure following a series of injuries, including shoulder surgery and a torn Achilles, which limited his participation to 19 games over three seasons. Cleveland maintains a depth chart that includes Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green. The team aims to avoid early-season struggles, as road games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers precede their home game against the Carolina Panthers. Any poor performance or additional injury may lead the organization to evaluate its quarterback rotation further.

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  • Deshaun Watson starts at quarterback for the Browns against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1.
  • The team has Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green on the roster as backup options.
  • Watson played in 19 games for Cleveland since joining the team in 2022 due to injuries and suspensions.
  • Cleveland opens its 2026 schedule with consecutive road games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Deshaun Watson's comeback tour is predicted to have a very limited run with the Browns. The post Deshaun Watson Gets Career-Ending Prediction Before Browns Opener appeared first on HEAVY.

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