Monken thrilled with Watson's 'awesome' 1st half
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- Deshaun Watson completed 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards in his first game since the 2024 season, a preseason contest against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Saturday.
- Watson led two scoring drives that accounted for the only points the Cleveland Browns scored in the game.
- The Cleveland Browns fell 34-10 to the Bears, with their offense held off the scoreboard outside of Watson's two drives.
- Head coach Monken called Watson's first half "awesome," punctuating the staff's clear enthusiasm for the quarterback's return.
Why it matters: Cleveland is betting on Watson as its franchise quarterback, and his first live action since the 2024 season showed competence — two scoring drives on 11-of-15 passing — even in a 34-10 preseason loss. For the Browns, the stat line matters more than the final score, offering the first data point on whether Watson's arm and durability can justify the team's long-term investment.
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