The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. The announcement sets Watson as the team’s Week 1 starter heading into the season opener.
WHO:Cleveland Browns
WHAT:Named Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:This is a routine team decision for the season opener quarterback assignment.
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