Deshaun Watson Braces for Browns Fans' Reaction

Browns Challenge Deshaun Watson With Blunt Pep Talk

Cleveland Browns skipper Todd Monken had some blunt but practical advice for Deshaun Watson ahead of the team's home opener.

Deshaun Watson braces for Browns fans' reaction

Watson was widely booed during the second half of an Aug. 22 exhibition game against the Buffalo Bills

Todd Monken urges Deshaun Watson to ‘let it rip’ if Browns fan boo him in the opener; ‘what do you have to fear?’

BEREA, Ohio — Todd Monken has had Deshaun Watson’s back from Day 1, from defending him after he criticized fans for booing him to naming him the starter despite fan outrage to sticking with him for the Tampa game after his bad opener in Jacksonville.

Cleveland's Deshaun Watson Shines in Close Win; Trade Talks Heat Up

Credit: Reuters Images on September 24, 2026 After hours of idleness due to a weather delay on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19. The win was arguably veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson’s best performance after arriving in Cleveland in 2022, finishing with 238 passing yards and two passing touchdowns without turning the ball over. Admittedly, Watson has only himself to blame for his contentious relationship wit…