Browns owner hints at Deshaun Watson staying beyond 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
During a press conference on August 1, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam did not rule out the possibility of quarterback Deshaun Watson remaining with the team beyond the 2026 season. Haslam expressed that there are various possibilities regarding Watson's future, especially if he performs well during the preseason games. This comes after Haslam had previously referred to the Watson acquisition as 'a big swing and miss.' Watson, now 30, has six years of experience since his peak performance, and his resurgence could prompt the Browns to consider his retention in 2027.
- •Jimmy Haslam spoke to reporters on August 1 regarding Watson's future.
- •Haslam did not close the door on Watson staying beyond 2026.
- •Watson's performance in exhibition games may influence the Browns' decision.
- •Last year, Haslam labeled the Watson acquisition as 'a big swing and miss.'
- •Watson is currently 30 years old and has room for a career resurgence.
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Jimmy Haslam keeps door open on Deshaun Watson staying with Browns beyond 2026
"Last year, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam called the Deshaun Watson experiment "a big swing and miss."
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