# 'The Intention Was For Deshaun To Start': Browns Open Up on Recent QB Decisions > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/1246509 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 3 outlets covering · First listed: Sports Illustrated, Nov 11, 2026, 1:01 PM · Read it: The Cleveland Browns have been under surveillance for the last few weeks, with the quarterback competition seemingly alive again. However, head coach Todd Monken put such a claim to rest on Wednesday, Nov. 11. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM: [Deshaun Watson to return as Browns' starting QB vs. Texans]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) Watson was inactive in Week 9 after being placed in concussion protocol and not practicing leading up to the game. - Nov 11, 2026, 12:55 PM: [What Deshaun Watson said about future as Browns starting QB]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been keeping his focus on the present, not what the future as the starter might hold for him. - Nov 11, 2026, 1:01 PM: ['The Intention Was For Deshaun To Start': Browns Open Up on Recent QB Decisions]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) The Cleveland Browns have been under surveillance for the last few weeks, with the quarterback competition seemingly alive again. However, head coach Todd Monken put such a claim to rest on Wednesday, Nov. 11.