Deshaun Watson starting Browns' exhibition opener at QB, Shedeur Sanders to start next week vs Bills

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Deshaun Watson will start as QB for the Cleveland Browns in their exhibition opener against Chicago, marking his first game action in 2024. Shedeur Sanders will play in the second half, as the QB competition progresses under coach Todd Monken.

Deshaun Watson gets to go first. The polarizing quarterback will start Cleveland's exhibition opener at Chicago on Saturday — his first game action since 2024 — and Shedeur Sanders will play in the second half as the Browns' QB competition creeps toward a conclusion. First-year coach Todd Monken informed Watson and Sanders of his plans for the first two preseason games following Wednesday's practice.