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Kevin Stefanski says Browns starters will play vs. Packers, but not Deshaun Watson

BEREA — The Browns will have their starters on the field on Saturday when they open the preseason against the visiting Green Bay Packers Saturday afternoon. That won't include the one who they're expecting to be their starting quarterback when the regular season opens a month later.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Tuesday afternoon the Browns would not start quarterback Deshaun Watson against the Packers. Jameis Winston, Cleveland's No. 2 quarterback, will start the game.

"Yeah, so we're going to play some starters about 10 plays, Stefanski said in a pre-practice press conference.