Deshaun Watson brushes off potential boos from Browns fans
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:14 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stated he is unconcerned about the reception he may receive from fans during Saturday's preseason home opener. Despite regularly facing boos in Cleveland, Watson expressed indifference, stating, "I don't care." The negative fan response stems from the controversy surrounding his acquisition following allegations of sexual assault and his underwhelming performance since joining the team. Watson has appeared in just 19 games over four seasons. If he secures the starting role this year and performs well, he may win over fans.
- •Watson receives boos at home games in Cleveland.
- •He states fan reactions do not matter to him.
- •Browns face scrutiny for acquiring Watson amid allegations.
- •Watson has played only 19 games in four seasons.
- •Preseason opener set for Saturday.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starter in Final Season of $230M Deal
- 7:14 AMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson feels disrespected after Browns fans rain boos for his first home game in 671 days
- 10:18 PMBleacher Report — Deshaun Watson Slams Browns Fans in Video After Getting Booed During Preseason Game - Bleacher Report
- 12:32 PMNFL News — Deshaun Watson doesn't 'care' whether Browns fans boo him during preseason game - NFL.com
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Never Cared About Cleveland’ — Browns Fans Slam Deshaun Watson’s Response to Potentially Being Booed in The Stadium
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson on the reception he'll get from Browns fans: "I don't care"
"Deshaun Watson is set to make his first home appearance since rupturing his Achilles in October 2024 when the Cleveland Browns host the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. As he gears up to face the home crowd, his response to a question about the reception he might receive did not go over well with fans already worn down by four years of injuries, a lengthy suspension, and a fully guaranteed contract that has delivered just 19 games.
"Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson made it clear that he feels disrespected by his home fans booing him off the field after a 22-month absence due to multiple Achilles tears. Watson joined the Browns in a very expensive trade from the Houston Texans in 2022 and signed a fully guaranteed, five-year, $230 million contract to stay with the team.
"Deshaun Watson says he felt Cleveland Browns fans were "disrespectful" when they booed him during Saturday's preseason game against the visiting Buffalo Bills.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:32 PMBrowns Name Deshaun Watson Starter in Final Season of $230M Deal
Watson called Cleveland fans "disrespectful" for booing him.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 7:14 AMDeshaun Watson feels disrespected after Browns fans rain boos for his first home game in 671 days
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson made it clear that he feels disrespected by his home fans booing him off the field after a 22-month absence due to multiple Achilles tears. Watson joined the Browns in a very expensive trade from the Houston Texans in 2022 and signed a fully guaranteed, five-year, $230 million contract to stay with the team.
- Bleacher ReportAug 22, 2026, 10:18 PMDeshaun Watson Slams Browns Fans in Video After Getting Booed During Preseason Game - Bleacher Report
Deshaun Watson says he felt Cleveland Browns fans were "disrespectful" when they booed him during Saturday's preseason game against the visiting Buffalo Bills.
- NFL NewsAug 20, 2026, 12:32 PMDeshaun Watson doesn't 'care' whether Browns fans boo him during preseason game - NFL.com
Deshaun Watson will take the field Saturday in front of Cleveland fans for the first time since Oct. 20, 2024, when he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 9:35 AM‘Never Cared About Cleveland’ — Browns Fans Slam Deshaun Watson’s Response to Potentially Being Booed in The Stadium
Deshaun Watson is set to make his first home appearance since rupturing his Achilles in October 2024 when the Cleveland Browns host the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. As he gears up to face the home crowd, his response to a question about the reception he might receive did not go over well with fans already worn down by four years of injuries, a lengthy suspension, and a fully guaranteed contract that has delivered just 19 games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:17 AMDeshaun Watson on the reception he'll get from Browns fans: "I don't care"
Watson, who is often booed in Cleveland, says it doesn't matter to him what he hears at Saturday's preseason home opener.
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