Deshaun Watson faces pressure to improve passing skills for Cleveland Browns
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson must demonstrate improvement in a specific area of his game to maintain his position as the team's starter. As the 2026 season progresses, the veteran passer is under scrutiny regarding his ability to regain dominance over a particular skill. This performance requirement directly influences his continued role within the organization for the remainder of the year. The team continues to evaluate his progress on the field while managing the expectations of his current contract. Observers suggest that his future as the starting signal caller depends on his ability to execute this skill consistently in upcoming games.
- •Deshaun Watson remains the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
- •The team is monitoring a specific passing skill for improvement.
- •Performance in this area dictates his role through the 2026 season.
- •Coaches are evaluating his consistency on the field.
- 5:44 PMESPN NFL — One thing Deshaun Watson has to improve to remain Browns' starting QB
"Whether the veteran passer can regain dominance over this particular skill will help determine his role in 2026.
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