Dan Orlovsky calls for Browns fan boycott over Deshaun Watson starting role
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Dan Orlovsky, a former NFL quarterback and ESPN commentator, suggested that Cleveland Browns fans boycott home games following the team's decision to name Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback. Orlovsky's comments came after fans booed Watson during a preseason game, expressing dissatisfaction with his performance and demeanor during a recent press conference. Watson has faced criticism due to serious allegations and his past actions, and Orlovsky described the decision to start him as a possible tipping point for the franchise. Despite calls for a boycott, there's no indication that fans are prepared to abandon the team entirely.
- •Orlovsky suggested a boycott after Watson's press conference reactions.
- •Browns fans booed Watson during a recent home preseason game.
- •Watson has faced multiple allegations and missed significant playing time.
- •Orlovsky called the decision to start Watson a tipping point for fans.
- •There is no sign yet that fans will drastically reduce support for the team.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Former NFL QB suggests Browns fans should boycott games after Deshaun Watson decision
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — ‘There Has to Be a Tipping Point’ — Angry Dan Orlovsky Urges Fans to Boycott Browns Games After Deshaun Watson Decision
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Orlovsky suggests fan boycott of Browns games over Deshaun Watson decision
"Cleveland Browns fans already made their feelings toward newly named starter Deshaun Watson known, and now ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky is ready for the fan base to go a step further. Clevelanders booed Watson during a home preseason game over the weekend, weighing in loudly on what may have been the NFL’s most interesting summer quarterback…
"Deshaun Watson winning the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job did more than surprise Dan Orlovsky. It pushed the ESPN analyst to the point of recommending that Cleveland fans stop showing up.
"This is a bold take from a former NFL QB on Deshaun Watson
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:34 PMFormer NFL QB suggests Browns fans should boycott games after Deshaun Watson decision
This is a bold take from a former NFL QB on Deshaun Watson
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:08 AM‘There Has to Be a Tipping Point’ — Angry Dan Orlovsky Urges Fans to Boycott Browns Games After Deshaun Watson Decision
Deshaun Watson winning the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job did more than surprise Dan Orlovsky. It pushed the ESPN analyst to the point of recommending that Cleveland fans stop showing up.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 11:25 PMDan Orlovsky suggests fan boycott of Browns games over Deshaun Watson decision
Cleveland Browns fans already made their feelings toward newly named starter Deshaun Watson known, and now ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky is ready for the fan base to go a step further. Clevelanders booed Watson during a home preseason game over the weekend, weighing in loudly on what may have been the NFL’s most interesting summer quarterback…
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