Deshaun Watson to start at QB in Browns preseason opener
First-year Browns coach Todd Monken told reporters on Wednesday that Watson will play the first half against the Bears. Shedeur Sanders will start the second half.
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What happenedFirst-year Browns coach Todd Monken told reporters on Wednesday that Watson will play the first half against the Bears. Shedeur Sanders will start the second half.
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Deshaun Watson to start at QB in Browns preseason opener
First-year Browns coach Todd Monken told reporters on Wednesday that Watson will play the first half against the Bears. Shedeur Sanders will start the second half.
