Sources: Browns tab Watson QB1 over Shedeur

The Cleveland Browns have made it clear that Deshaun Watson is their top choice at quarterback, and he'll be leading the team onto the field when the season kicks off. This move isn't exactly surprising, given the massive investment the Browns made in Watson, trading a haul of draft picks to the Texans and then signing him to a massive contract extension. But it's still a significant development, especially considering the buzz around rookie Shedeur Sanders, who's been turning heads in camp.

Watson's got a lot to prove, both to the Browns and to the rest of the league. After a tumultuous few years in Houston, he's got a fresh start in Cleveland and a chance to show that he's still the dynamic player he was before off-field issues derailed his career. The Browns are counting on him to lead them to playoff contention, and with a talented young roster around him, there's definitely potential for success.

So what's next? The real test for Watson and the Browns comes when they take on the tough teams in their division, particularly the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. We'll be watching to see how Watson performs under pressure and whether he can make the kind of plays that'll make the Browns a legitimate threat in the AFC North. With the season just around the corner, Browns fans are eager to see what their new QB1 can do.

Originally reported by espn.com. SportsNewsletter adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.