Deshaun Watson Fires Back at Browns Fans After Being Booed: 'It's a Disrespectful Thing'
Watson said the boos were personal after he finished 5 of 12 for 36 yards and an interception in the preseason loss.
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson faced repeated boos from home fans during the team's 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field.
- Watson, who signed a fully guaranteed $230 million contract, has a strained relationship with supporters due to off-field issues and limited availability since his trade from the Houston Texans four years ago.
- Calling the crowd's reaction "disrespectful" and "personal," Watson noted fans previously cheered when he tore his Achilles tendon during a 2024 home game against Cincinnati, arguing the booing had nothing to do with performance.
- Second-Year quarterback Shedeur Sanders, competing with Watson for the starting job, drew the start and completed 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards with one touchdown, delivering an encouraging performance.
- Coach Todd Monken has not finalized the starting quarterback decision and does not anticipate the choice extending past early next week before the regular season opener against Jacksonville.
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Watson clearly took the booing to heart
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