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NFL news, live updates: Ja'Marr Chase 'fine' after 'little hyperextension' of his knee; Browns announce Deshaun Watson as starter over Shedeur Sanders

Follow along with the latest NFL news and updates as the preseason plays out.

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Week 2 of preseason concluded Sunday night, and the league wasted no time delivering fans a blockbuster headline by the morning, as the Cleveland Browns officially named Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for 2026 over Shedeur Sanders.Watson is now in line to make his first regular-season start since 2024, when he suffered a torn Achilles, which he later re-tore. He finished that season with a 1-6 record as the starter, throwing for 1,148 yards, 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions before the injury. Sanders, now entering his second NFL season, will serve as his backup.The Cincinnati Bengals are breathing a sigh of relief after seeing wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase go down during Tuesday's practice. The three-time All-Pro landed awkwardly after an incomplete pass and limped to the sideline. He eventually was seen walking OK after being tended to by medical personnel.Chase later told reporters he suffered a "little hyperextension" of his knee and that he is "fine." The five-time Pro Bowler added that he would play if Wednesday was a gameday.Injury news over the weekend included Niners star tight end George Kittle getting off the PUP list, RB Christian McCaffrey rejoining 49ers practice after a bout of calf tightness and Chargers center Tyler Biadasz landing on season-ending IR. Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty became the latest potential injury after reportedly landing awkwardly in practice on Sunday. The team got relatively good newsFollow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news as the preseason continues.

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