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Deshaun Watson speaks to media for first time in two years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Deshaun Watson speaks to media for first time in two years

Summary

Deshaun Watson addressed local media following Cleveland Browns' mandatory minicamp on June 10, 2026. This marks his first availability since his Achilles injury in October 2024, which sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. Watson expressed that he is mentally well and claims to be fully healthy for the first time since the Browns’ Week 3 win in 2023. The team's quarterback competition is ongoing, primarily between Watson and second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders, as head coach Todd Monken evaluates both players ahead of the upcoming season.

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•Watson has not spoken to media since October 2024.
•He claims to be fully healthy and mentally well.
•Browns' QB competition includes Watson and Shedeur Sanders.
•Todd Monken is in his first season as head coach.

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The Cleveland Browns have a new regime, with Todd Monken entering his first season as the franchise’s head coach following a stint as the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive coordinator under John Harbaugh. For better or worse, the quarterback situation in Cleveland is still familiar. The Browns’ offseason will feature a battle for the starting job, with…
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