Dawgs By Nature on Deshaun Watson

ArticleCleveland Browns news: QBs struggle in preseason Game 1, injuries, and other no...August 16, 2026

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Watson started strong before a strip sack derailed his afternoon

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Strip sack derailed Watson's preseason debut despite strong start

Watson started strong in his first preseason start but a strip sack derailed his afternoon performance in the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Bears, raising concerns about the quarterback competition and offensive execution under new coordinator Todd Monken.

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Deshaun WatsonNegativeProjection

Watson's $86.2M dead cap in 2027 makes release unlikely despite poor preseason play.

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Watson's $86.2M dead cap in 2027 would be second-worst QB release in NFL history.

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Deshaun WatsonPositiveDepth Chart

Browns are probably gonna announced Deshaun Watson as the starter because it’s easier to then move onto Shedeur after a couple bad games than the opp...

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Deshaun WatsonNegativeRole

Watson's poor preseason and polarizing tenure make him a risky Week 1 starter despite Monken's defense of his competitiv

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Deshaun WatsonNeutralRole

Watson drew focus after Browns' preseason loss to Buffalo.

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Deshaun WatsonNegativeRole

Watson's poor preseason showing and press conference threaten his 2026 starter status.

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