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Deshaun Watson prepares for season opener with Browns in Jacksonville

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:37 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Deshaun Watson prepares for season opener with Browns in Jacksonville

Summary

Deshaun Watson returns as the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback for the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 27, 2026. Watson has not started a full game since suffering a torn Achilles on October 20, 2024, against the Cincinnati Bengals. In that game, he threw for 128 yards with no touchdowns and a passer rating of 98.0 before the injury sidelined him for over a year. Watson now faces scrutiny as he attempts to regain form while competing against backup Shedeur Sanders. The Browns' early schedule includes two road games before their home opener.

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By the Numbers

•Watson's last start was October 20, 2024, against the Bengals.
•He had a passer rating of 98.0 in that game.
•Watson produced mixed results in his seven starts in 2024.
•Browns face Jacksonville and Tampa Bay in their first two games.
•Shedeur Sanders is the backup quarterback for the opening game.

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7:37 PMYahoo Sports — The stats from Deshaun Watson’s last NFL start for the Browns in 2024

What they're saying

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Deshaun Watson is back as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback. His last full game start came in October 2024, and the numbers from that day show just how much time has passed.
— Yahoo Sports

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