Watson Named Browns QB1 Over Sanders

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Honken has officially named Deshaun Watson as the team's starting quarterback for Week 1, ending the QB competition with rookie Shedeur Sanders. The decision comes after Watson returned from a second Achilles surgery and a series of off-field issues that limited his playing time since joining the Browns in 2022. argolida.life

Watson, who signed a five-year, $230 million contract with Cleveland, will start for the first time since 2024. Sanders, a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, made seven starts last season despite inconsistent performance with 10 interceptions against seven touchdowns. Honken emphasized that the QB decision isn't "week-to-week" and expects Watson to perform well in his role.