Jim Brown statue vandalized with anti-Deshaun Watson posters outside stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
On August 25, 2026, the Jim Brown statue at Huntington Bank Field was found covered with posters opposing Deshaun Watson's appointment as the Browns' starting quarterback. The posters included messages like 'Cleveland is done, with the Haslams and their freak Watson.' This protest followed fan backlash during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, where Watson was met with boos. Watson's emotional reaction highlighted the tensions surrounding his recent appointment, which has been controversial due to past allegations leading to a prior suspension.
- •Posters appeared on the Jim Brown statue after Watson was named starter.
- •Fans protested at team headquarters and during a preseason game.
- •Watson will start for the Browns on September 13 against the Jaguars.
- •Previous allegations led to Watson's 11-game suspension in the NFL.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Jim Brown statue at Browns stadium covered with anti-Deshaun Watson posters
"The posters went up after the news broke that Deshaun Watson won the Browns starting quarterback job.
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