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Deshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Not many thought Deshaun Watson had a chance of reclaiming the starting quarterback job with the Cleveland Browns over the past 22 months.

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  1. WKBN Youngstown

    Report: Browns make decision on starting quarterback (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson have been competing for the starting job since the spring.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Deshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns starting quarterback, AP source says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Deshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns starting quarterback, AP source says

  3. AL.com

    Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders: Browns make controversial decision on starting QB (opens AL.com)

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    The Cleveland Browns have decided on their starting quarterback for the season opener vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.

  4. WFMZ Allentown

    Deshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Not many thought Deshaun Watson had a chance of reclaiming the starting quarterback job with the Cleveland Browns over the past 22 months.

  5. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    The Browns picked Watson over Sanders — and their fans are making their feelings known (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    The Browns named Deshaun Watson as starting QB over fan-favorite Shedeur Sanders, deepening tensions with a fanbase that has long rejected Watson amid misconduct allegations and losing seasons.

  6. FOX 8 Cleveland

    'Love to see Shedeur': Browns fans react to Deshaun Watson being named starter (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    After the Cleveland Browns officially announced Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback heading into the 2026 season Monday, fans spoke about the decision with Fox 8.

  7. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Why did the Browns choose Deshaun Watson as their starter? Camp report (Video) (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the Browns' decision to name Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback.

  8. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson is QB1, but the Browns' long-term answer probably isn't on the roster (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    The Browns have a starting quarterback, but there are layers to this decision. Here's what we can take away from the choice.

  9. Toledo Blade

    Deshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders (opens Toledo Blade)

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    BEREA, Ohio — Not many thought Deshaun Watson had a chance of reclaiming the starting quarterback job with the Cleveland Browns over the past 22 months.

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