In competition with Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson started the first preseason game for the Browns on Saturday against the Bears and played the entire first half.

How each outlet headlined it

• Yahoo Sports

  In competition with Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson started the first preseason game for the Browns on Saturday against the Bears and played the entire first half.
• NBC News left

  Deshaun Watson throws for 126 yards in 2026 preseason debut
• Fox News right

  Deshaun Watson completed 11 of 15 passes in his return from dual Achilles tears, while Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel both threw interceptions.