Deshaun Watson says he wants to play as long as Aaron Rodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Deshaun Watson announced his aspirations to extend his NFL career during a press conference ahead of the Cleveland Browns' Thursday night game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watson, who has shown promising performance this season, expressed inspiration from Aaron Rodgers, who plans to retire after this year. Despite expectations that this season may be his last, Watson indicated a desire to continue playing as long as the game allows. The Browns have surprised many this season with their early success, and if Watson maintains his form, he may postpone retirement plans.
- •Cleveland Browns face Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
- •Watson aims to play as long as Aaron Rodgers, who is retiring this season.
- •Watson's performance has improved this season, conflicting with retirement expectations.
- •Browns' success positions them for a strong season in the AFC North.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson announces his approach to retirement
"The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers will face each other on Thursday night in a game that will leave the winner 3-1 and in first place in the AFC North. The Browns’ early-season success has largely come as a surprise, especially with veteran Deshaun Watson showing flashes of the player who starred for the Houston…
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