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Deshaun Watson Starting Again Is the Browns Fans’ Worst-Case Scenario

For Browns fans hoping to finally turn the page from Deshaun Watson, Monday was yet another reminder that it’s not going to happen anytime soon. Watson was named Cleveland’s starting quarterback to begin the 2026 season, Todd Monken announced Monday.

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Deshaun Watson issues statement to Browns fans

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson issued an apology to the team’s fans following comments he made after Saturday’s preseason game. Watson said his frustration got the better of him when he suggested that Browns fans were “disrespectful” to him and that their booing is personal and not performance-related.

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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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Browns Gaining Back Defensive Line Starter To Help With Thin Depth

The Cleveland Browns are set to embark on their third and final preseason game before the start of the regular season, and they’ll be getting back one of their best veterans on defense.

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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 24

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

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

During Monday's edition of the ESPN "First Take" show, Orlovsky offered some advice to Browns fans who are upset about Monken's decision.

Rich Eisen gives brutal verdict after Browns' Deshaun Watson decision

Browns reportedly make surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Deshaun Watson addresses controversy after being named Browns' starter

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

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.

Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright has agreement to return to college

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 24

Rich Eisen gives brutal verdict after Browns' Deshaun Watson decision

Watson won the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition, but Eisen was far from impressed by what he saw.

Browns reportedly make surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Deshaun Watson addresses controversy after being named Browns' starter

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

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' 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

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.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Browns’ 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season

The Cleveland Browns’ 53-man roster is beginning to take shape. The quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders remains the headline story.