Deshaun Watson remains Browns starter after a tumultuous tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cleveland Browns have chosen Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Watson's time with the team has been challenging since his trade from Houston in 2022, marred by controversy and performance issues. Despite drafting two potential quarterbacks in 2025, the Browns continue to back Watson, aiming for improvement this season. With significant scrutiny and expectations, he has a crucial opportunity to redeem his standing in the league.
- •Browns select Deshaun Watson as starting quarterback for this season
- •Watson's career with Cleveland has faced numerous controversies
- •Team drafted two quarterbacks in 2025 NFL Draft
- •Watson aims to prove himself after a disappointing tenure
- •He was originally traded from the Texans to the Browns in 2022
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"Deshaun Watson's tenure with the Browns has not gone well.
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