Todd Monken Doesn't Hold Back on Deshaun Watson Going After Browns Fans
Summary
Deshaun Watson was booed by Cleveland Browns fans after a poor performance in a preseason game. Watson said the fans had previously cheered when he got injured, which hurt him personally. Browns coach Todd Monken said Watson was speaking from emotion and it won’t affect the team’s choice for starting quarterback.Key Facts
- Deshaun Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and threw an interception in a preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills.
- Fans booed Watson after his poor performance.
- Watson said fans cheered when he tore his Achilles tendon, an injury that made him miss most of the 2024 season and all of 2025.
- Watson called the fans’ reaction disrespectful and said it was personal, not about his performance.
- Browns head coach Todd Monken said Watson was venting out of hurt and it doesn’t show who he really is.
- Monken said Watson’s comments won’t affect the decision about the starting quarterback for Week 1.
- Backup QB Shedeur Sanders had a better game with 9 of 11 passes completed, 74 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
- The Browns have not decided which quarterback will start their season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13.
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