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With Deshaun Watson anointed as the Browns' starting quarterback and Shedeur Sanders his backup, neither will play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Patriots.

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Watson locked in as Browns starter; sitting out preseason finale.

Watson is anointed as the Browns' starting quarterback and will not play in the preseason finale against the Patriots; he is locked into the starter role with no competition from other quarterbacks on the roster.

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