Browns fans boo Deshaun Watson during ongoing QB battle with Shedeur Sanders
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Cleveland Browns fans expressed discontent for quarterback Deshaun Watson on August 22, booing him after he threw an interception in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. This incident occurred during the team's 31-7 loss, with Watson completing only 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and one interception. Watson's struggles, along with the emergence of Shedeur Sanders, have intensified questions regarding the Browns' quarterback situation ahead of Week 1. Both quarterbacks have underwhelmed during the preseason, failing to exceed 200 passing yards thus far, with more interceptions than touchdowns. Watson characterized the boos as 'personal', reflecting on past cheers from fans when he was injured on the same field.
- •Deshaun Watson faced boos after an interception against Buffalo.
- •Watson has not exceeded 200 passing yards in preseason.
- •Shedeur Sanders also struggled, throwing fewer touchdowns than interceptions.
- •Watson claims the booing felt personal to him.
- •Browns lost to the Bills in the preseason, 31-7.
- 4:12 PMCBS NFL — Browns fans, keep booing: Todd Monken picking Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders is wrong, even if it's right
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson says boos from Browns fans ‘disrespectful’
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson: Browns fans boo controversial veteran as QB battle rages
"The battle for the starting quarterback job on the Cleveland Browns is still going on, with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders both making their cases to lead the team in Week 1. But in the court of public opinion, the verdict is already abundantly clear: Browns fans want Sanders under center. Those wondering where Browns…
"With Week 1 rapidly approaching in Cleveland, Todd Monken and Co. have questions to answer about their QB play.
"The Browns will give the keys to Watson, at least to start the year
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External links- CBS NFLAug 24, 2026, 4:12 PMBrowns fans, keep booing: Todd Monken picking Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders is wrong, even if it's right
The Browns will give the keys to Watson, at least to start the year
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 11:51 PMDeshaun Watson says boos from Browns fans ‘disrespectful’
The battle for the starting quarterback job on the Cleveland Browns is still going on, with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders both making their cases to lead the team in Week 1. But in the court of public opinion, the verdict is already abundantly clear: Browns fans want Sanders under center. Those wondering where Browns…
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:53 PMShedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson: Browns fans boo controversial veteran as QB battle rages
With Week 1 rapidly approaching in Cleveland, Todd Monken and Co. have questions to answer about their QB play.
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