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Deshaun Watson Calls Browns Fan Booing "Personal" Amid QB Battle

General7 sourcesAug 23, 2026
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The Story

Deshaun Watson called booing by Cleveland Browns fans disrespectful and personal on August 23, stating he feels love when playing on the road. Watson said the same fan base cheered when he tore his Achilles during his last game on the field in 2024. He added that he has attempted to earn fans' affection through charity work and efforts to return from injuries, but "I guess it hasn't." Browns coach Todd Monken described the fan reaction as sucks. Watson is currently in a competition with Shedeur Sanders for the starting quarterback position. Browns fans have voiced discontent with Watson's performance, noting he has delivered 19 touchdown passes in 19 games under his $230 million contract. His tenure with the team has been marked by a suspension, a season-ending shoulder injury, a season-ending Achilles injury, and another Achilles injury that sidelined him for all of last season. Shedeur Sanders expressed empathy for Deshaun Watson on August 22. Bills defenders commented on both Sanders and Watson following Saturday's game. Bills player CJ Gardner-Johnson engaged in trash talk with Shedeur Sanders at a joint practice on August 22. Browns wide receiver KC Concepcion called the Bills defense s------ on August 22. Coach Monken will make the final decision on the starting quarterback.

The Spread

What they agree on

  • Deshaun Watson called booing by Browns fans "disrespectful" and "personal."
  • Watson is in a competition with Shedeur Sanders for the starting quarterback job.
  • Browns fans booed Deshaun Watson during a preseason game on Saturday.
  • Watson referenced a past instance where fans cheered after he sustained an Achilles injury.

Where they split

  • Fox News and The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com emphasize the ongoing quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.
  • The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com and Akron Beacon Journal provide direct quotes from Deshaun Watson regarding his feelings about the booing.
  • Fox News includes details about Watson's contract and touchdown statistics, linking them to fan dissatisfaction.
  • USA Today focuses on specific interactions between players, such as CJ Gardner-Johnson trash-talking Shedeur Sanders and KC Concepcion's comments on the Bills defense.

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