Deshaun Watson reflects on Browns future amid camp competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
FootballDeshaun Watson, entering the final year of his five-year contract with the Browns, reports on his time in Cleveland during training camp. Watson acknowledges his struggles, including injuries and a previous suspension, yet expresses no negative feelings towards the team. He remains in a competitive battle for the starting quarterback position against Shedeur Sanders as camp progresses. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam mentioned the potential for re-signing Watson but emphasized the need for evaluation during practice. The Browns will assess the quarterbacks further as they move past the initial phase of training camp.
- •Deshaun Watson has played 19 games with the Browns since joining in March 2022.
- •Watson mentions enjoying life in Cleveland despite performance issues.
- •He is competing with Shedeur Sanders for the starting quarterback role.
- •Browns owner Jimmy Haslam indicated possibilities for Watson's re-signing.
- •Watson's contract still has over $87 million in dead cap money past this season.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — What's Deshaun Watson's Browns future past 2026? 'We'll see where it goes'
"Deshaun Watson's time with the Browns has been a disappointment on the field. Could there still be a chance he remains in Cleveland beyond 2026?
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