Browns HC defends Deshaun Watson, calls him a 'young player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken defended quarterback Deshaun Watson following the team's Week 2 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where Watson recorded 238 passing yards and two touchdowns. Monken described the 31-year-old Watson as a "very young player," a statement that has drawn criticism given Watson's experience since entering the NFL in 2017. Watson's performance included completing 23 of 30 passes without any interceptions. Monken's comments come amidst ongoing questions about Watson's role moving forward.
- •Browns beat Buccaneers 23-19 in Week 2.
- •Deshaun Watson completed 23 of 30 passes with two touchdowns.
- •Todd Monken defends Watson's youth despite his 31 years.
- •Watson has struggled with injuries and missed entire 2021 and 2025 seasons.
- •Monken's comments come as speculation about a QB change continues.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Browns HC strangely calls 31-year-old Deshaun Watson a 'very young player'
"This defense from Todd Monken of Dehsaun Watson is very strange.
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