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Deshaun Watson set to start for Browns in preseason opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:28 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Deshaun Watson set to start for Browns in preseason opener

Summary

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to start in the team's first preseason game against the Chicago Bears. Coach Todd Monken confirmed that Watson will take the field while rookie Shedeur Sanders will start in the following game against the Buffalo Bills. Watson expressed enthusiasm about returning to the game after recovering from a ruptured Achilles, noting that his playing style has evolved over the years but his competitive mentality remains unchanged. This preseason marked a chance for Watson to showcase his skills amid a quarterback competition.

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Status Watch

•Watson aims for a strong return after injury.
•Browns face Bears in the preseason opener.
•Monken emphasizes ongoing quarterback competition.
•Sanders to start in the second preseason game against Buffalo.
•Watson acknowledges changes in his playing style.

Latest Updates

9:28 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m different’: Deshaun Watson embracing personal changes

What they're saying

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The Cleveland Browns are still in the middle of a camp battle to straighten out who the starting quarterback will be. Head coach Todd Monken announced that the plan for the first two games is to have veteran Deshaun Watson start the first preseason game against the Chicago Bears, with rookie Shedeur Sanders getting the…
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