Deshaun Watson addresses Browns fans after 2024 injury and boos
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke to fans on June 11, addressing their boos during his last appearance in 2024, when he suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. While Watson is back with the team for the 2026 season, he acknowledged that he cannot control others' opinions. He stated he has matured and is in a better mental space ahead of his return. Watson is competing for the starting quarterback position against Shedeur Sanders under new head coach Todd Monken, following a 2025 season where three quarterbacks were utilized as he was sidelined.
- •Watson suffered an Achilles tear during a game against the Bengals in 2024.
- •Browns fans booed Watson as he was carted off the field after his injury.
- •Watson has played 19 games for the Browns, with limited success.
- •He will compete with Shedeur Sanders for the starting quarterback role in 2026.
- •Watson reports being in a better mental space heading into the new season.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Browns' QB Deshaun Watson Responds to Fans Who Cheered Achilles Injury
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Browns' QB Deshaun Watson addresses fans 'booing' after 2024 injury
"Deshaun Watson left the field to some cheers after rupturing his Achilles in 2024. 20 months later, he's made piece with the controversial reaction from some Cleveland Browns fans.
"Cleveland Browns' quarterback Deshaun Watson addressed the fans 'booing' after his season-ending injury back in 2024.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:36 AMBrowns' QB Deshaun Watson Responds to Fans Who Cheered Achilles Injury
Deshaun Watson left the field to some cheers after rupturing his Achilles in 2024. 20 months later, he's made piece with the controversial reaction from some Cleveland Browns fans.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:04 AMBrowns' QB Deshaun Watson addresses fans 'booing' after 2024 injury
Cleveland Browns' quarterback Deshaun Watson addressed the fans 'booing' after his season-ending injury back in 2024.
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