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Browns coach Todd Monken optimistic over Deshaun Watson as QB1: 'I see him as still a very young player that is gonna continue to grow'

September 21, 2026

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken has voiced strong support for quarterback Deshaun Watson, indicating that the 31-year-old signal-caller will remain in the starting role for now. Monken expressed optimism following a Week 2 victory where Watson helped guide the team to a 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recovering from an initial 34-10 opening-week defeat against Jacksonville.

Browns coach Todd Monken optimistic over Deshaun Watson as QB1: &#39;I see him as still a very young player that is gonna continue to grow&#39;

Browns coach Todd Monken optimistic over Deshaun Watson as QB1: 'I see him as still a very young player that is gonna continue to grow'