Cleveland Browns news: QBs struggle in preseason Game 1, injuries, and other notes

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 15: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns scrambles out of the pocket and throws downfield during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 15, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Sunday edition of DBN's Daily Dawg Chow celebrates the return of Cleveland Browns football, even if it is the preseason, our team lost, and the concerns are obviously coming out of the game.

Cleveland Browns coverage from DBN

• Cleveland Browns vs. Chicago Bears final score: Each QB turns the ball over in 34-10 loss (Chris Pokorny): If the lens was on the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition in this first preseason game, then only one player did themselves a favor in the team's 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. But even then, all three quarterbacks had at least one turnover."
• 9 takeaways from Browns vs Bears, including on Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders (Jared Mueller): The Cleveland Browns kicked off the Todd Monken era, but did Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders make a big impact?"
• Cleveland Browns vs. Chicago Bears discussion: Deshaun Watson gets his first start (Chris Pokorny): 633 comments and counting in our game chat thread.
• Browns offense might require patience this year, and that is okay (Curtiss Brown): From the offensive side, the Browns are rebuilding on that side of the ball, including a new offensive scheme, system, and voice.Young, exciting pieces, but with uncertainty at the quarterback position.
• Browns 2026 predictions: Rushing yards for Quinshon Judkins (Abby Mueller): After a solid rookie year, Quinshon Judkins is positioned for a bigger role with the Cleveland Browns' offense."

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Cleveland Browns news from around the internet

• Mixed results for Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders in Browns' preseason loss to Bears (NFL Network): There were some things operationally that I know we can clean up, but I thought at moments we threw the ball well, and that's what we needed to see," Monken said.
• What did we see from Deshaun Watson & and the Browns against the Bears? - Terry Pluto (Cleveland.com): TheBrownslooked like they actually have been practicing. That's what I kept thinking while watching the first half of their opening preseason game of 2026. None of this is meant to be sarcastic. Rather, if you're a Browns fan, you should be encouraged.
• Deshaun Watson outplays Shedeur Sanders in preseason opener, but Browns QB battle leaves plenty to be desired (CBS Sports): Watson started strong before a strip sack derailed his afternoon, while Sanders threw an ugly interception on his third and final drive"
• Takeaways from Browns Quick 10-0 Start, then Fade into a 34-10 Blowout Loss to the Bears (The OBR): Browns start fast but falter in first preseason game."
• Is it time to start worrying about Browns defensive injuries? - Ashley Bastock (Cleveland.com): Unfortunately, coming into the third quarter, Coats was ruled out with an ankle injury. Going into the fourth, his fellow undrafted rookie corner Nate Evans was ruled out with a quad injury."

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