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Deshaun Watson is back. After more than six hundred sixty days away from NFL action, the Browns quarterback stepped onto the field at Soldier Field Saturday and looked like a man hungry to reclaim his career. Watson completed ten of fifteen passes for one hundred twenty six yards and orchestrated two scoring drives, the only points Cleveland could muster in a thirty four to ten preseason loss to the Bears. Offensive coordinator Tommy Monken called the first half performance awesome, and honestly, given everything Watson has been through, just seeing him out there healthy and moving felt like a story in itself.
Meanwhile in New York, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is raising eyebrows for a different reason. The Giants signal-caller says he's puzzled after being pulled for concussion evaluation during Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. Dart used that exact word, puzzled, which suggests he didn't feel the situation warranted concern. The Giants will want answers quickly with the regular season closing in fast.
And Pittsburgh just made a serious statement about their defensive future. The Steelers locked up Keeanu Benton on a four year, seventy two million dollar extension following what was genuinely a career-defining season for the young lineman. Pittsburgh betting big on their own, and this one looks like money well spent.
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