The Cleveland Browns name Deshaun Watson as the starter for their preseason opener, giving him the first opportunity in the quarterback competition. The team also schedules Shedeur Sanders to start the following preseason game.
The reporting across outlets is consistent that the Browns provide additional structure to the competition by announcing starting quarterbacks for the first two preseason matchups. The Athletic and Yardbarker both describe Watson receiving the first crack at starting in the opener, while Yahoo Sports specifies that Sanders is slated to start in the second preseason game (Week 2).
