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Browns will start QB Deshaun Watson in preseason opener vs. Bears

Deshaun Watson will start the preseason opener at quarterback when the Cleveland Browns visit the Chicago Bears on Saturday. First-year Browns coach Todd Monken told reporters Wednesday that Watson will play the first half against the Bears.

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Deshaun Watson will get first attempt at Browns' starting QB job

The Cleveland Browns offered a little more clarity on how their quarterback competition is going to unfold in the preseason by announcing their starting quarterbacks for the first two preseason games.

Browns' Shedeur Sanders gets more bad news after supposed rise of Deshaun Watson in competition

Injury may be impacting Browns' Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Shedeur Sanders speaks with Browns legend Bernie Kosar about Deshaun Watson competition

Todd Monken rips Browns offense amid Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Browns safety Grant Delpit opens up about Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

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Deshaun Watson News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12

Browns To Start Deshaun Watson In Preseason Opener

Deshaun Watson‘s improbable journey back to the Browns’ starting quarterback competition will now include receiving the first chance with starters in preseason play.

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The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw for 400 yards or more at least five times in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?

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Adam Schefter News / Viral Sports News / August 12

Browns’ Potential QB Trade Gets Major Adam Schefter Update

ESPN insider Adam Schefter believes the Cleveland Browns should consider dealing one of their young quarterbacks to ease a crowded depth chart this offseason.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Shedeur Sanders News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12

Shedeur Sanders issues candid apology to media

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is right in the middle of a QB competition, and he hasn’t been giving the media much to work with during recent press conferences.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 12

Browns' Monken expands on preseason plans for Sanders, Watson

Browns' Todd Monken expands on preseason plans for Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson

As of early Wednesday afternoon, Sanders and Watson allegedly did not know which one of them would start Cleveland's preseason opener at the Chicago Bears this coming Saturday.

Todd Monken rips Browns offense amid Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Todd Monken needs to keep job in mind when naming Browns' starting QB

Cleveland radio host thinks Shedeur Sanders era might be over for Browns

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / August 12

Former Browns draft pick could be auditioning for trade partners in Cleveland’s preseason game against the Bears

The Cleveland Browns have a more crowded wide reciever room this year, and the result could end in one of their former draft picks being moved before cutdowns.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 12

Shedeur Sanders reveals truth about reported injury

A Tuesday report claimed that Sanders was "dealing with a blister issue" on his throwing hand. The quarterback has since addressed the ailment with the media.

Shedeur Sanders speaks with Browns legend Bernie Kosar about Deshaun Watson competition

Browns safety Grant Delpit opens up about Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Todd Monken had a vulgar response to a ‘trap’ question

Cleveland radio host thinks Shedeur Sanders era might be over for Browns

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz