Baltimore Beatdown on Deshaun Watson

ArticleRavens news: Browns name Deshaun Watson starting quarterback
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On Monday, the Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for their 2026 season. Todd Monken will go from calling plays for two-time MVP Lamar Jackson to, well, a has-been who just went 5-for-12 for 36 yards and an interception in a preseason game.

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Watson named Browns starter after poor preseason return from Achilles injury.

Watson was named the Browns' starting QB for 2026 after a preseason performance of 5-for-12, 36 yards, and 1 interception in his first game back from a 2024 Achilles tear. The source characterizes him as 'a has-been' replacing two-time MVP Lamar Jackson in the offense, and notes he was booed by Browns fans at home, suggesting he may need to treat the season as 17 road games given Cleveland's first two contests are away.

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