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Todd Monken expresses confidence in Deshaun Watson for Browns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Todd Monken expresses confidence in Deshaun Watson for Browns

Summary

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken reiterated his support for quarterback Deshaun Watson as the team prepares for Week 3 of the NFL season. The Browns have a 1-1 record after a loss to Jacksonville and a victory over Tampa Bay. Watson has completed 40 of 52 passes for 443 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception so far this season. Monken described Watson's work ethic as exemplary despite past injuries and controversy. The Browns are set to face the Carolina Panthers at home on September 27 at 1 p.m. ET.

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Status Watch

•Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback.
•Browns are 1-1 following a win against Tampa Bay.
•Watson has thrown for 443 yards and three touchdowns in 2026.
•Browns will host the Carolina Panthers on September 27.

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11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Browns news: Why Todd Monken still has 'huge belief' in Deshaun Watson

What they're saying

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Todd Monken continues to affirm his support for Deshaun Watson as the Cleveland Browns quarterback regains his form throughout the 2026 NFL season. Monken started his first year as the Browns’ head coach, off to a 1-1 start two games in. He named Watson as the starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders, believing the former can return to star form […] The post Browns news: Why Todd Monken still has 'huge belief' in Deshaun Watson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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