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Deshaun Watson prepares for season opener following speeding citation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:07 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Deshaun Watson prepares for season opener following speeding citation

Summary

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is preparing for his first regular-season start since October 2024 after securing the starting job over Shedeur Sanders. His preparation follows a challenging preseason that included being booed by fans during a loss to the Buffalo Bills and a recent speeding citation. Watson was cited for driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone on August 26, leading Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe to advise the quarterback to exercise extra caution. Watson has pleaded not guilty to the charge, with a bench trial scheduled for September 23. The quarterback has appeared in only 19 games since joining the Browns in 2022 due to injuries and suspensions. He now faces a pivotal season as he enters the final year of his contract.

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•Deshaun Watson won the starting quarterback role for the Cleveland Browns over Shedeur Sanders.
•Watson faces a September 23 bench trial for an August 26 speeding citation.
•The quarterback is returning from a series of injuries including a torn right Achilles tendon.
•Watson has appeared in 19 games for the Browns since his 2022 acquisition.

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11:07 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Be Careful, They’re Not Giving You No Warning’ — Hall of Famer Makes Opinion Crystal Clear as Deshaun Watson Gets Into Yet More Trouble

What they're saying

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Deshaun Watson may be feeling good after winning the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback competition over Shedeur Sanders, but his first month as QB1 has been anything but quiet. Just two days after being named the starter, Watson was cited for speeding, prompting a reaction from Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe.
— Yahoo Sports

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