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Latest Deshaun Watson Development is Sure to Enrage Browns Fans

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Sep 14, 2026

Newest development Sep 16, 2026 · 2 reportsDeshaun Watson Gets Honest on Browns' Starting QB Job Before Buccaneers Clash

Deshaun Watson's rough Week 1 hasn't changed the Browns' plans at quarterback. Here's the latest report on his job security.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Deshaun Watson's Job Just Got a Lot Harder With Browns' Injury News

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  2. Browns Fans Hurl Obscenities at Deshaun Watson After Disastrous Jaguars Game

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    Latest Deshaun Watson Development is Sure to Enrage Browns Fans

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    Deshaun Watson Gets Honest on Browns' Starting QB Job Before Buccaneers Clash

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Reports & sources

29 articles, oldest first.

  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson returns for Browns against a familiar opponent this week: Berea Report (Video) (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk Deshaun Watson's return, Shedeur Sanders as QB2 and Denzel Ward buying a piece of the Guardians.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson on preparing for the Jaguars, focusing on the now, and more: Transcript (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke with the media from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

  3. Newsweek

    Deshaun Watson's Job Just Got a Lot Harder With Browns' Injury News (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Cleveland Browns will start two rookies on the offensive line, making Deshaun Watson's job much harder against the Jaguars.

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Browns will have two rookies on their O-line protecting Deshaun Watson in his return: Berea Report (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the Browns final preparations as they head to Jacksonville to open the season.

  5. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson’s return and Todd Monken’s debut couldn’t have gone worse in 34-10 loss to the Jaguars in the opener (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Deshaun Watson started for the first time in 22 months against the Jaguars.

  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Browns fans have no reason to watch games until coach Todd Monken benches Deshaun Watson — Jimmy Watkins (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Browns lost 34-10 to the Jaguars on Sunday, adding to four-plus seasons of frustration and poor performances from Watson.

  7. New York Post

    Todd Monken noncommittal on Deshaun Watson after Browns’ Week 1 nightmare (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Cleveland's trade for Deshaun Watson will go down as one of the worst deals in NFL history.

  8. Cleveland Plain Dealer

  9. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Should Todd Monken bench Deshaun Watson for Shedeur Sanders vs. the Bucs? Here’s what I would do: Mary Kay Cabot (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Should Todd Monken bench Deshaun Watson in favor of Shedeur Sanders next week vs. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs? He's what I would do.

  10. Newsweek

    Todd Monken Noncommittal About Deshaun Watson as Browns Starting QB (opens Newsweek)

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    Browns coach Todd Monken wouldn't commit to Deshaun Watson as the starter after a lopsided Week 1 loss to the Jaguars.

  11. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Todd Monken’s response to one Deshaun Watson question speaks volumes (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Todd Monken declined to guarantee Deshaun Watson’s status after the Browns’ 34-10 loss to the Jaguars.

  12. Newsweek

    Browns Fans Hurl Obscenities at Deshaun Watson After Disastrous Jaguars Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Cleveland Browns fans weren't afraid to let QB Deshaun Watson know how they really feel about him after Sunday's game.

  13. New York Post

    Deshaun Watson’s sad defense of his brutal play after Browns’ demoralizing Week 1 loss (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Deshaun Watson started a football game on Sunday for the first time in nearly two years, and it went as poorly as many expected.

  14. MLive

    ESPN insider updates Browns’ QB situation with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Adam Schefter provided an update on the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition after Deshaun Watson struggled in Week 1.

  15. Newsweek

    Browns Announce Week 2 Quarterback Decision on Deshaun Watson (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Cleveland Browns will stick with Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback heading into Sunday's Week 2 matchup.

  16. Fox News

    Deshaun Watson remains the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback but that comes with an expiration date (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Todd Monken says Deshaun Watson will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but mounting pressure and a Week 3 home opener could force a change.

  17. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Todd Monken stands by Deshaun Watson after his performance in Browns’ opening loss sparks fan outcry (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Cleveland Browns fans are used to their team stumbling out of the gate and not playing well in season openers

  18. New York Post

    Where Deshaun Watson stands with Browns after disastrous Week 1 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Browns head coach Todd Monken gave embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson as good a 31st birthday present as he could have asked for.

  19. Triblive

    Analysis: Browns coach Todd Monken stands by QB Deshaun Watson after loss (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    Cleveland Browns fans are used to their team stumbling out of the gate and not playing well in season openers.

  20. Newsweek

    Latest Deshaun Watson Development is Sure to Enrage Browns Fans (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Deshaun Watson's rough Week 1 hasn't changed the Browns' plans at quarterback. Here's the latest report on his job security.

  21. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Why is Todd Monken sticking with Deshaun Watson as Browns QB? Hey, Mary Kay! (Podcast) (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk Deshaun Watson starting again, the defense and more on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

  22. Newsweek

    Deshaun Watson Gets Honest on Browns' Starting QB Job Before Buccaneers Clash (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson explained his outlook on being starting quarterback as the team prepares for the Buccaneers.

  23. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson on preparing for the Buccaneers, the offense, expectations, and more: Transcript (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke with the media from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

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