Cleveland Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starting Quarterback
The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback, with the team stating the decision is driven by their goal of winning football games.
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 3, 2026 —
The Cleveland Browns organization has announced that quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named the team’s starting signal-caller. The decision was communicated by the team, which cited their objective of achieving victories on the football field as the primary motivation behind the move.
The specifics of the timeline for this transition, including when Watson will officially take over starting duties or if any prior games were played under different starting quarterbacks, were not detailed in the announcement. The team’s statement focused on the strategic aim of enhancing their competitive performance and pursuit of wins as the driving force behind naming Watson to the starting position.
Further details regarding the team’s quarterback strategy or the implications of this decision for other players on the roster were not provided. The organization’s focus, as stated, remains on their goal to win football games.
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