Deshaun Watson faces backlash after preseason performance with Browns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Deshaun Watson's prospects of being the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns are diminishing following a poor preseason game against the Buffalo Bills and an uncomfortable press conference. In this game, Watson struggled, completing only 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and an interception. The reaction from fans has been overwhelmingly negative, with many calling for the Browns to move on from Watson, who has not performed well since joining the team and has been a controversial figure. Coach Todd Monken might reconsider Watson's role as QB1 after this development.
- •Watson completed only 5 of 12 passes in the preseason game.
- •The Browns fan base has expressed disappointment and anger towards Watson.
- •Watson highlighted past grievances with the fan base during a press conference.
- •Critics suggest the Browns may cut ties with Watson soon.
- •Head coach Todd Monken's decision on the starting quarterback role is now in question.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I Would Cut Him’ — NFL Analyst Unloads on ‘Alleged Creepy’ Deshaun Watson Over ‘Career-Ending Press Conference’
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Just Cut Him,’ ‘Browns Fans Never Wanted Him’ — NFL Fans Sound Off on Concerning Developments on Deshaun Watson’s Future
"Deshaun Watson winning the Cleveland Browns’ starting QB job has already brought plenty of questions before the regular season begins. His poor showing against the Buffalo Bills was followed by sharp comments about the home crowd, creating another difficult moment for the quarterback.
"Sometimes one interview is all it takes. Returning from a torn Achilles, it looked like Deshaun Watson would earn the starting quarterback job for the Cleveland Browns once again.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 4:31 PM‘I Would Cut Him’ — NFL Analyst Unloads on ‘Alleged Creepy’ Deshaun Watson Over ‘Career-Ending Press Conference’
Deshaun Watson winning the Cleveland Browns’ starting QB job has already brought plenty of questions before the regular season begins. His poor showing against the Buffalo Bills was followed by sharp comments about the home crowd, creating another difficult moment for the quarterback.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:32 PM‘Just Cut Him,’ ‘Browns Fans Never Wanted Him’ — NFL Fans Sound Off on Concerning Developments on Deshaun Watson’s Future
Sometimes one interview is all it takes. Returning from a torn Achilles, it looked like Deshaun Watson would earn the starting quarterback job for the Cleveland Browns once again.
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