Deshaun Watson projected for underwhelming 2026 season with Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson received disappointing projections for the 2026 season from ESPN's Mike Clay. Watson is forecasted to throw for approximately 2,040 yards, with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions, and an additional 211 rushing yards with one score. This comes as the Browns continue to evaluate their quarterback situation between Watson and Shedeur Sanders ahead of mandatory minicamp. The projections raise questions about Watson's potential recovery and performance after missing the 2025 season due to injury.
- •Watson projected for 2,040 passing yards in 2026
- •Forecast includes eight touchdowns and seven interceptions
- •Browns assessing quarterback situation with Shedeur Sanders
- •Watson missed 2025 season due to Achilles injury
- •Projections reflect uncertainty about Watson's recovery
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Browns QB Deshaun Watson gets underwhelming 2026 stat projections
"ESPN's Mike Clay has released his 2026 stat projection guide, and he does not have high hopes for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson
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