​The Browns quarterback battle lasted through two preseason games before they made up their minds. After weeks of build-up, OTAs, and training camp practices, head coach Todd Monken has now made a decision on the starter.The Cleveland Browns are going to roll with Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL insider Ian Rapoport was the first to report the news of the decision.With the news that Shedeur Sanders will not start and they are instead going with Watson, it set social media ablaze. Here are some of the reactions that stood out to us. ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky”I am shocked. I feel awful for the fans of the Cleveland Browns.”@danorlovsky7 reacts to Deshaun Watson being named the starting QB 🏈 pic.twitter.com/6LB5fAvxjJ— First Take (@FirstTake) August 24, 2026Spotrac discusses the contract situationCutting Deshaun Watson right now cripples the #Browns with an $86,206,864 dead cap hit for 2027.The largest cap hit in NFL history:Tua Tagovailoa, $55.4M (2026)— Spotrac (@spotrac) August 24, 2026Some added context to how bad Deshaun Watson has beenSome added context for why this decision to start Deshaun Watson is baffling beyond the press conference this past weekend. He has been downright awful, this isn’t personal except for the fan base that has had to endure this for their QB play. pic.twitter.com/1U7CNWSAE0— Andrew Harbaugh (@HarbaughAndrew) August 24, 2026Winning solves everything”As a Browns fan, I will support the QB if they’re winning,” – @TheOGPAW on if it’s possible for Deshaun Watson to win back the fans. pic.twitter.com/lgS1iB6VDM— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) August 24, 2026Could a boycott occur?”Browns fans should not go to games.”Dan Orlovsky on First Take after the Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback. pic.twitter.com/zHH3sWEI9X— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 24, 2026ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler supports the move”I think it’s the right move. He’s got more ability than Shedeur Sanders, he’s a better athlete, Todd Monken’s offense requires a lot of responsibility,” – @JFowlerESPN thinks the Browns made the right call starting Deshaun Watson at QB. pic.twitter.com/wKGfwl2pQS— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) August 24, 2026This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Social media reacts to the news of the Browns naming a starting QB