- Deshaun Watson will be the Browns' Week 1 starter, coach Kevin Stefanski (Todd Honken in the article) confirmed, with Shedeur Sanders moved back to backup and the coach saying the choice isn't expected to be "week-to-week."
- Sanders, a 2025 rookie who started seven games and made the Pro Bowl as a late substitute, has shown flashes — including a strong recent preseason outing (8-for-11, TD) — despite a turnover-prone stat line.
- Watson is back from Achilles surgery and under a fully guaranteed big contract; his return has drawn boos from some fans, which he says he understands as he works to regain form.
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