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Watson Retained as Starter After Poor Opener

Watson Retained as Starter After Poor Opener

Todd Monken continues to expect Deshaun Watson to start Week 2 against Tampa Bay and may give him an extended runway, potentially through October, despite his Jacksonville struggles. Watson says he is focused on improving, but his processing, ball security, operational penalties and drive sustainability remain under heightened scrutiny; no move to Shedeur Sanders has been announced.

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Updated Sep 17, 2026
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