Browns name Deshaun Watson starter for preseason opener, Shedeur Sanders to start second game - The Athletic

3 verified updates • corroborated by 3 independent sources • tracked since August 12, 2026

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06:00 PM 1 source: NBC Sports
Todd Monken says starting QB will play first half vs. Bears, but doesn’t announce who it is
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08:30 PM 1 source: Cleveland.com
Deshaun Watson will start vs. the Bears in the preseason opener Saturday
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10:30 PM 1 source: The New York Times
Browns name Deshaun Watson starter for preseason opener, Shedeur Sanders to start second game - The Athletic