Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson receives speeding ticket in Ohio
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:24 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson faces new public scrutiny after being cited for speeding on August 26, 2026. Ohio State Highway Patrol officers pulled over the quarterback on Interstate 480 for allegedly traveling 86 mph in a 60-mph zone. Watson has pleaded not guilty to the charge in Cleveland Municipal Court. This incident follows a challenging preseason for the quarterback, who previously drew negative reactions from fans during a 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Watson’s performance in the 2024 season included a 59.9 grade from Pro Football Network, totaling four touchdowns and five interceptions. The quarterback is set to lead the Browns offense in the upcoming season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars despite growing tension regarding his standing with the team's fanbase.
- •Deshaun Watson was cited for driving 86 mph in a 60-mph zone on August 26, 2026.
- •The traffic stop occurred on Interstate 480 in Ohio.
- •Watson entered a plea of not guilty in Cleveland Municipal Court.
- •The Browns open their season against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- •Watson previously faced criticism from fans during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.
- 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Get Him out of Cleveland,’ ‘Pleading Not Guilty Is Hilarious’ — NFL Fans React As Browns’ Deshaun Watson Adds Speeding Ticket to His Troubles
"Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is once again under the microscope for an off-field issue, this time involving a speeding ticket in Ohio. The latest incident comes just before the Browns’ season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars and adds another distraction around a quarterback already facing plenty of scrutiny.
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