Deshaun Watson Apologizes to Browns Fans After 36-Yard Preseason Debacle, Keeps $230 Million Starting Job
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Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 24
Deshaun Watson Apologizes to Browns Fans After 36-Yard Preseason Debacle, Keeps $230 Million Starting Job
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 24
Summary
Two days after calling fan boos “disrespectful,” Deshaun Watson said his emotions “got the best of me” and apologized to Cleveland supporters after being named the Browns’ starting quarterback.
The backlash followed Watson’s 5-for-12, 36-yard outing with an interception in a 31-7 preseason loss to Buffalo, when fans booed him off the field.
Todd Monken said Watson’s remarks would not affect the quarterback competition with Shedeur Sanders, then quickly confirmed Watson as QB1.
Watson’s apology lands against years of frustration over his five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed deal: he has never played more than seven games in a Browns season and has thrown 19 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.