Deshaun Watson Favored to Start Week 1 for Browns

The Cleveland Browns are preparing for a quarterback competition heading into the 2026 season opener in Jacksonville. Currently, Deshaun Watson is favored to retain the starting role over rookie Shedeur Sanders. While the team evaluates its options under center, Watson remains the primary candidate to lead the offense, though the competition will be a focal point of the Browns' training camp and preseason activities.