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Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starting Quarterback for Week 1

The Cleveland Browns have made their decision at quarterback, naming Deshaun Watson the team’s starter for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Head coach Todd Monken announced Monday that Watson will lead the Browns when they travel to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept.

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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

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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?

Baker Mayfield News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Baker Mayfield Fires Warning Shot at Cleveland Browns

Baker Mayfield will soon get the matchup many fans have waited years to see. On Monday, the Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starter, ending an extended competition with Shedeur Sanders and setting the stage for a Week 2 reunion in Tampa Bay.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Field Yates reveals the silver lining in naming Browns’ Deshaun Watson QB1

Deshaun Watson will be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, and many fans aren’t feeling the best about it. Whether it was because of how he played over the past few weeks or how much money he’s making, the Browns ultimately believe that he gives them the best chance to win.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Why the Browns naming Deshaun Watson QB1 ‘shocked’ Dan Orlovsky

When news broke that Deshaun Watson has officially been named the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback despite his comments calling out fans after his team’s preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills, it drew strong reactions across the NFL world.

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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 / HITC / August 24

Classic Stephen A. Smith rant resurfaces after Deshaun Watson is named Browns starting QB for week one

Stephen A. Smith’s infamous Deshaun Watson rant has resurfaced after the Cleveland Browns named Watson their starting quarterback for Week 1. The decision came after Watson and Shedeur Sanders remained locked in a close battle throughout the preseason, with the Browns ultimately favouring Watson’s experience.

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

New statistical model raises red flags for Arch Manning's NFL readiness

College football's most impactful defensive transfers for 2026

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

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.