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Deshaun Watson’s 2026 Season Could Be His Final Chance

There’s a strong chance that Deshaun Watson’s 2026 season is his last chance at being relevant. The Cleveland Browns named him the starter to kick off the season.

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Deshaun Watson named Browns' starting quarterback; 2026 NFL All-Breakout Team revealed

Plus, Angel Reese has the Dream soaring up our WNBA Power Rankings

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Todd Monken, Browns Receive Unexpected Request After Shedeur Sanders Decision

Shedeur Sanders entered the NFL offseason with one thought on his mind: to become the Cleveland Browns’ QB1 for the 2026 season. Sanders played for the Browns eight times in his rookie season in 2025, which included seven starts.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 25

Reporters debunk narrative about Browns' QB decision

Reporters debunk narrative about Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

It sounds like there's little truth to one popular theory regarding the Browns' decision to start Watson.

Browns' Todd Monken explains surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Dan Orlovsky gives Browns fans advice for reacting to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed on and off the field

Browns could make surprising QB decision amid resolution of QB1 battle

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / HITC / August 25

Skip Bayless claims Cleveland Browns ‘don’t deserve’ Shedeur Sanders following Deshaun Watson snub

Skip Bayless was ready to ‘burn’ his Cleveland Browns jersey after seeing the team pick Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders as QB1. In a controversial decision, the Browns opted to have Watson be their starting quarterback for the season, with Sanders filling in as the backup quarterback.

Cleveland Browns News / HITC / August 25

What advice Tom Brady previously gave Shedeur Sanders amid DeShaun Watson QB1 decision

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken confirmed on Monday that DeShaun Watson had beaten Shedeur Sanders in the battle for the QB1 spot. The Browns are just weeks out from their season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with the starting quarterback now decided.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Quinshon Judkins, Carson Schwesinger Return to Practice

The Cleveland Browns received some good news Monday, as running back Quinshon Judkins and linebacker Carson Schwesinger were each able to return to the practice field.

Cleveland Browns News / HITC / August 25

Browns HC Todd Monken reveals Shedeur Sanders’ reaction after losing QB1 battle to DeShaun Watson

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken opened up about how Shedeur Sanders reacted when he was told he would be DeShaun Watson’s backup QB for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 25

Bills may be preparing to make a painful Damar Hamlin decision

Damar Hamlin is back in a familiar position with Buffalo. He is competing for a job, and the Bills do not have enough room to keep everybody.

Josh Allen accepts blame for troubling Bills problem

Bills HC Joe Brady addresses Super Bowl pressure after Josh Allen comments

Bills' Kyle Allen may have earned QB2 job with solid preseason performance

Bills send condolences to Ed Oliver following death of son

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

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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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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 24

Browns projected to cut ties with QB amid Sanders, Watson decision

Browns projected to cut ties with QB amid Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson decision

At least one NFL analyst thinks his days are numbered amid the team's decision to start Watson in the first game of the season.

Dan Orlovsky gives Browns fans advice for reacting to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Rich Eisen gives brutal verdict after Browns' Deshaun Watson decision

Browns reportedly make surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Quinshon Judkins, Carson Schwesinger return to Browns practice amid Deshaun Watson drama

As the Cleveland Browns look to start head coach Todd Monken’s first season on the right foot, the team may have shot itself in the foot in the process.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 24

LSU's Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Kiffin may say he wants rules, but his actions have never followed.

LSU to add former Ole Miss star after NFL try

Kiffin responds to critics of LSU recruiting an NFL player

Kiffin-FBI narrative could become part of budding Ole Miss-LSU rivalry's lore

Jon Sumrall names Florida's starting QB for Week 1

Weekly Syllabus: Fifth-year madness in CFB with Week 0 days away

College football's most impactful defensive transfers for 2026

Deshaun Watson News / Yardbarker / August 24

Deshaun Watson addresses controversy after being named starter

Deshaun Watson addresses controversy after being named Browns' starter

Watson was named the starting quarterback in Cleveland despite going on a rant against the fans after being booed in the team's second preseason game.

Browns' Todd Monken explains surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Deshaun Watson

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed on and off the field

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

Maliek Collins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Browns Activate DT Maliek Collins From PUP List

The Cleveland Browns announced they have activated DT Maliek Collins from the PUP list after passing a physical, making him eligible to return to practice on Monday.