Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is set to start Sunday against the Jaguars, his first regular-season game since October 2024. Watson, 30, tore his right Achilles in 2024 and re-teared it in 2025, missing the entire 2025 season. He has been limited to 19 games since joining Cleveland in 2022, with a 33.1 QBR that would rank last among qualifying quarterbacks.

Coach Todd Monken chose Watson over Shedeur Sanders after a training camp competition, praising Watson's work ethic and fresh outlook. Sanders will serve as backup, while rookie Taylen Green may be active with a special package.