In a significant decision for the Cleveland Browns, Deshaun Watson has been named as the starting quarterback for the team's September 13 season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This announcement comes after a close competition with rookie Shedeur Sanders, who showed promise in the preseason games. Despite Watson's controversial past and the public backlash he has faced since joining the Browns, Coach Todd Monken believed that Watson offered the best chance for the team to score points and win games. The decision has sparked mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing frustration over the team's choice despite Watson's inconsistent performance in Cleveland so far. Watson, a 10-year veteran, will aim to prove his worth as he steps onto the field for the first time since rupturing his right Achilles tendon in 2024. Sanders, who has shown steady improvement throughout the offseason, is expected to get his chance to start at some point during the season. The Browns' first home game will be against Carolina on September 27.