Andrew Berry Denies Influencing Deshaun Watson Decision as Browns’ GM Makes Strong Todd Monken Claim

There was a heavy public consensus that naming quarterback Deshaun Watson the starter for the 2026 season was largely the front office’s decision. In other words, many believed Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry and owner Jimmy Haslam wanted Watson as the starter because of their “big swing and miss” on his contract.

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