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ArticleBrowns: Deshaun Watson as QB1. How did we get here?
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Monken opens up training camp by announcing a competition between Watson and Sanders for the starting quarterback role... On Monday, Monken announced that Watson will open the season as Cleveland's starting quarterback.
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Watson named starter but faces imminent benching if Browns struggle early in 2026.

Watson is named the 2026 starting QB by new head coach Todd Monken after a preseason competition with Shedeur Sanders. However, Watson was booed by home fans during the preseason game against Buffalo and struggled to move the offense. The source indicates Watson's role is precarious; Monken is prepared to switch to Sanders if the team starts 0-2 or 0-4, with the most likely scenario being Watson making his final start in Week 10 against the Texans before being benched for the remainder of the season.

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