Todd Monken Stands by Deshaun Watson After His Performance in Browns’ Opening Loss Sparks Fan Outcry
Jeremy Fowler said Watson will be judged on performance as Cleveland weighs a possible change after a 34-10 loss and a shaky opener.
- On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Cleveland Browns suffered a 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, falling behind 31-0 early. Quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 16 of 22 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
- Head coach Todd Monken chose Watson as the starter following a training camp competition with Shedeur Sanders. Watson has made just 19 starts for Cleveland since 2022, playing on a fully guaranteed $230 million contract.
- Watson took five sacks as the offense managed just 87 rushing yards. During the first half, he was 1 of 5 for 20 yards on deep passes while Cleveland fell into a 24-0 hole.
- Following the loss, Monken declined to commit to Watson as the starter for the Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Whether Watson remains the starter is now unanswered.
- Backup Shedeur Sanders remains an alternative for the Browns as the team prepares for Tampa Bay. Monken's disappointing debut leaves the coaching staff facing significant questions heading into Week 2.
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Deshaun Watson remains the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback but that comes with an expiration date – Democratic Accent
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Deshaun Watson remains the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback but that comes with an expiration date
Deshaun Watson will remain the Cleveland Browns starter, coach Todd Monken says, but quarterback may be limited to one more week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Deshaun Watson expected to remain Browns’ QB1 in Week 2
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken said Monday he anticipates keeping Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for the team's game at Tampa Bay next week despite his subpar return to action on Sunday. Watson, who had been sidelined since October 2024 due to a pair of Achilles tears, completed 16 of 22 passes for
Todd Monken got roasted for his latest Deshaun Watson comment
The Cleveland Browns, perhaps unsurprisingly, are sticking with Deshaun Watson as their Week 2 quarterback. The rationale coach Todd Monken used to justify the decision, however, is leaving people a bit baffled. Monken confirmed Monday that he anticipates Watson getting another start in Week 2 despite a blowout Week 1 loss to Jacksonville. The Browns …
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