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Many fans and media outlets point to Deshaun Watson's salary as the reason he got the job. The competition was primarily between Watson and last year's fifth-round draft choice Shedeur Sanders. By naming Watson the starter, this pretty much relegates Sanders to the backup role.
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Watson named Browns starter; salary cited as reason over Sanders.

Named starting QB for the Browns in Week 1 against Jacksonville; salary cited as primary reason for selection over fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders in the QB competition. Watson has remained the starter whenever healthy since arriving in Cleveland, though his injury history is significant: 6 games in 2022 (11-game suspension), 6 games in 2023, 7 games in 2024, and 0 games in 2025 to date.

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