Deshaun Watson calls booing by Browns fans ‘disrespectful’ and ‘personal,’ but QB feels love on road
Summary
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he felt hurt and disrespected by some fans booing him during a preseason game after his poor performance. Watson also recalled when fans cheered as he got injured in a previous game, which he found upsetting. He is still competing for the starting quarterback job and is trying to move past the criticism.Key Facts
- Deshaun Watson was booed by some Cleveland Browns fans during a 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills.
- Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and threw one interception in the game.
- He came off the bench after Shedeur Sanders started; both are competing for the season’s starting quarterback job.
- Browns coach Todd Monken has not yet decided who will start the season opener on September 13 in Jacksonville.
- Watson tore his Achilles tendon in October 2024 in a game where some fans cheered his injury.
- Since joining the Browns four years ago in a trade, Watson has started only 19 games due to injuries and an NFL suspension in 2022.
- Watson has a $230 million contract with the Browns.
- He said the boos felt personal and disrespectful, and he is unsure if he can win back some fans.
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