Deshaun Watson faces backlash after Browns' preseason loss to Bills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:08 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson received boos following a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on August 22, 2026. Watson struggled, completing 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards with one interception in the team's 31-7 defeat. His postgame comments, which referenced past injury experiences and the personal nature of the fan backlash, intensified calls on social media for the Browns to cut him. Coach Todd Monken responded to the situation, emphasizing that positive performance is necessary to win over fans. Watson's contract remains fully guaranteed, complicating any potential release by the team.
- •Browns lost 31-7 to the Bills in preseason game on August 22, 2026
- •Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards with one interception
- •Postgame comments sparked fan outrage and calls for his release
- •Coach Monken stated winning would help improve Watson's reception
- •Watson's contract is fully guaranteed, complicating release options
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Get Him off the Team’ — Calls Mount for Browns to ‘Cut’ Deshaun Watson As Fans Are Fed Up After QB’s Controversial Comments
- 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Calls Mount for Browns to Cut Deshaun Watson After Postgame Blowup
"Deshaun Watson’s explosive comments following the Cleveland Browns’ 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills have left a sour taste in the mouths of NFL fans. Watson entered the game in the second half after QB1 competitor Shedeur Sanders started the contest.
"Deshaun Watson may have just ended his chances of being the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback. The post Calls Mount for Browns to Cut Deshaun Watson After Postgame Blowup appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 7:55 PM‘Get Him off the Team’ — Calls Mount for Browns to ‘Cut’ Deshaun Watson As Fans Are Fed Up After QB’s Controversial Comments
Deshaun Watson’s explosive comments following the Cleveland Browns’ 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills have left a sour taste in the mouths of NFL fans. Watson entered the game in the second half after QB1 competitor Shedeur Sanders started the contest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 1:08 AMCalls Mount for Browns to Cut Deshaun Watson After Postgame Blowup
Deshaun Watson may have just ended his chances of being the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback. The post Calls Mount for Browns to Cut Deshaun Watson After Postgame Blowup appeared first on HEAVY.
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