Deshaun Watson apologizes for remarks after Browns starting QB announcement
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Deshaun Watson apologized to fans on August 24 for remarks made after being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback. His initial comments were perceived as directed at the fans, but during the apology, he acknowledged the emotional nature of his previous statements and expressed his desire to focus on football. The Browns are set to open their season against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- •Watson addressed fans two days after controversial remarks.
- •He emphasized emotional investment in returning to football.
- •Cleveland Browns will open the season against the Jaguars.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson apologizes to fans after being named Browns starter
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson attempts to mend fences, but doesn't apologize to Browns fanbase that he chastised for booing him: 'I understand the frustration'
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson apologizes for criticism of Browns fans: 'I'm human'
- 5:30 PMCBS NFL — Browns starting QB Deshaun Watson issues apology for remarks trashing Cleveland fans
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson apologizes for remarks after being named Browns starter
"Deshaun Watson was named the Browns' starting quarterback on Monday. His first action in that role? Apologizing to Cleveland fans he had criticized.
"Deshaun Watson spoke to the media on Monday after being named the team's starter and addressed his previous comments made at the fans.
"Hours after being named Cleveland's starter, Watson made an effort to repair the relationship with a fanbase that does not want him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:07 PMDeshaun Watson apologizes to fans after being named Browns starter
Deshaun Watson spoke to the media on Monday after being named the team's starter and addressed his previous comments made at the fans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:41 PMDeshaun Watson attempts to mend fences, but doesn't apologize to Browns fanbase that he chastised for booing him: 'I understand the frustration'
Hours after being named Cleveland's starter, Watson made an effort to repair the relationship with a fanbase that does not want him.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:00 PMDeshaun Watson apologizes for criticism of Browns fans: 'I'm human'
Deshaun Watson was named the Browns' starting quarterback on Monday. His first action in that role? Apologizing to Cleveland fans he had criticized.
- CBS NFLAug 24, 2026, 5:30 PMBrowns starting QB Deshaun Watson issues apology for remarks trashing Cleveland fans
Watson is unpopular among Browns fans but attempted to earn back some goodwill
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:11 PMDeshaun Watson apologizes for remarks after being named Browns starter
Deshaun Watson gave an apology to the fans for his postgame remarks from Aug. 22 after being named the Browns' starting quarterback.
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