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Travis Hunter backs Shedeur Sanders as Deshaun Watson struggles for Browns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:52 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Travis Hunter backs Shedeur Sanders as Deshaun Watson struggles for Browns

Summary

Travis Hunter expressed support for Shedeur Sanders amid Deshaun Watson's performance issues with the Cleveland Browns. After a disappointing Week 1 where the Browns lost 34-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, tensions grew among fans calling for a quarterback change. Coach Todd Monken awarded Watson the starting job despite Sanders' promising attributes as showcased last season, where he ranked low among quarterbacks. Watson has a challenging matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, amplifying scrutiny over his performance and potentially increasing pressure for a quarterback switch to Sanders if results don’t improve.

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By the Numbers

•Travis Hunter supports Shedeur Sanders amid Watson's struggles.
•Browns lost 34-10 to Jaguars in Week 1.
•Watson's performance drew boos from fans during the preseason.
•Cleveland faces Tampa Bay in Week 2, heightening scrutiny.
•Sanders finished last season with 1,400 passing yards and seven touchdowns.

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6:52 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s Gonna Show Them’ — Travis Hunter Sends a Defiant Warning on Behalf of Shedeur Sanders With Browns QB Waiting in the Wings

What they're saying

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The Cleveland Browns are sticking with Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback, at least for the time being. After a competition with Shedeur Sanders, the three-time Pro Bowler walked away with the QB1 role.
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