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NFL.com News fantasy football takes on Deshaun Watson
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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Watson received a fully guaranteed $230 million contract from the Browns in what the source describes as the worst decision made by a GM in the last 25 years (if not longer). In 2026, he appears to be laying the groundwork to emerge from irrelevance and regain the starting job, but unless he pulls off a miracle and returns to his Houston form, Browns fans can prepare for another season filled with frustration under center.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Watson will split first-team reps during training camp with Shedeur Sanders, per HC Todd Monken, signaling shared starting opportunity and unclear depth chart hierarchy.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Watson is the most experienced of three quarterbacks competing for the Week 1 starter role; he sports a 9-10 record with Cleveland and is fully healthy from the Achilles injury that kept him out all of last season as he heads into the final year of his contract. Owner Jimmy Haslam stated the team will determine the starter by the first game, with the possibility that 'somebody might have a great year and they're our quarterback forever. Or neither of them might.'NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Working with first-team offense on Friday as the Browns continue to alternate days with the first-team between Watson and Shedeur Sanders.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Watson is the most experienced of three quarterbacks competing for the Week 1 starter role in training camp; he sports a 9-10 record with Cleveland and is fully healthy from the Achilles injury that kept him out all of last season as he heads into the final year of his contract. Team owner Jimmy Haslam stated the Browns will determine their Week 1 starter by the first game, with the possibility that 'somebody might have a great year and they're our quarterback forever. Or neither of them might.'