Watson picked after tipped throw as Monken nears QB call

The decision is expected early next week.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 221 min read

Deshaun Watson picked on a tipped high throw. He’s 3-for-8 for 24 yards and this INT. Todd Monken set to make a decision Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: A high throw from Deshaun Watson was tipped and intercepted during preseason play. He stood 3-for-8 for 24 yards with one interception.

Why it matters: The turnover gives Todd Monken another live evaluation after splitting first-team work during the competition. His choice will set the offense’s hierarchy entering the 2026 regular season.

By the numbers: Watson completed 37.5% of his passes, averaging 3.0 yards per attempt and 8.0 yards per completion.

What to watch: The allocation of first-team reps will be the next marker after Monken makes his choice.

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@MikeGarafolo 2026-08-22T20:19:57.392240+00:00

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