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When will Shedeur Sanders start? Why Browns QB is backing up Deshaun Watson

Published by USA TODAY Sports on September 20, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET

Deshaun Watson beat Shedeur Sanders for the Browns' starting quarterback job, but the 2025 fifth-round pick could still challenge for playing time.

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