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Browns' Deshaun Watson Draws Backlash For Comments Amid Shedeur Sanders Request: Deshaun Watson faces backlash after pushing back on expectations ...
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Deshaun Watson to return as Browns’ starting QB vs. Texans: Watson was inactive in Week 9 after being placed in concussion protocol and not practicing leading up ...
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Key FactsBrowns name Deshaun Watson starter against Texans
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Watson will be QB1 when the Browns begin practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game against Houston.
- Shedeur Sanders started instead, throwing for 297 yards and two touchdowns in Cleveland's 23-22 overtime loss in New Orleans.
- The Browns are 5-4 and in the AFC playoff mix despite scoring just 15 touchdowns all season.
- Watson said whether he keeps the starting job for the rest of the season is up to Monken and the front office.

Deshaun Watson injury: Browns' QB expected to play against Texans: Deshaun Watson will play against the Houston Texans for just the second time since he was ...
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Browns to start Shedeur Sanders at QB vs. Saints - ESPN: The Browns will start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback against the Saints as Deshaun Watson remains in the ...
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Key FactsWatson misses practice; Sanders poised to start against Saints
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cleveland.com
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- Watson again missed practice Thursday, while Sanders took all the first-team reps for the second consecutive day.
- Coach Todd Monken said a Watson start would be difficult even if he cleared the protocol by Saturday, if he did not practice Wednesday and Thursday.
- Jared Verse is unhappy with his production: He has no sacks and 13 pressures this season, compared with 40 at the same point last season.
- Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) and rookie safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (hip) were limited in practice Thursday because of their injuries.
“So I’d be lying to you if I said it wasn’t disappointing or upsetting to say I’m not getting the stats or the attention I feel is deserving of the work that I put in.”— Jared Verse spoke on Wednesday about his disappointment with his production so far this season.
Browns' Todd Monken confirms Shedeur Sanders will start vs. Saints with Deshaun Watson's status uncertain
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Shedeur Sanders Update Emerges After Unfortunate Deshaun Watson News: Concerning Deshaun Watson news emerged on Wednesday, placing Browns QB Shedeur Sanders in ...
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The Future Is Now? Why the Browns Should Be Aggressive at Quarterback This Trade Deadline
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Deshaun Watson - Cleveland Browns Quarterback - ESPN: View the profile of Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson on ESPN. Get the latest news ...
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Todd Monken, Cleveland Browns’ “Plan” for Shedeur Sanders Emerges After Major News
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Browns expected to evaluate QB situation ahead of Week 3 - ESPN: The Browns are expected to evaluate their quarterback situation after their Week 2 game against ...
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Ranking Browns' 12 best 2027 QB options to move on from Deshaun Watson mess: The Cleveland Browns' quarterback battle is finished for 2026 ...
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By naming Deshaun Watson the starter, Browns told us what they think of Shedeur Sanders
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After lightning delay, Shedeur Sanders creates sparks in 31-7 loss to the Bills while Deshaun Watson booed wi
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Shedeur Sanders Apologizes to Reporters for Response to Question on Watson, Browns' QB Competition
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Browns QBs Watson, Sanders each to start in preseason: Latest details on the QB1 battle in Cleveland.
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Browns' QB competition might not be a competition anymore: Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken was in no rush to name a starting quarterback in the spring ...
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Andrew Berry on Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders; Todd Monken explains Watson’s back-to-back picks: Browns takeaways
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Shedeur Sanders Confuses Browns Coach With Off-Field Decision: Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders made a gesture toward Todd Monken that did not go unnoticed.
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Shedeur Sanders Unfazed by Todd Monken's QB1 Statement: Shedeur Sanders reacts to new Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken's comments about the QB1 role.
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