Shedeur Sanders criticizes Browns fans for booing Deshaun Watson
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
During the Cleveland Browns' preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, quarterback Deshaun Watson faced significant booing from fans. Shedeur Sanders expressed his disapproval of the fans' behavior, stating that it was disrespectful to boo a player attempting to perform. Watson struggled in the game, completing 5 of 12 passes for 35 yards and an interception, while Sanders had a more positive outing with 9 of 11 for 74 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Despite the negative reception, Watson stated he is not concerned about fan reactions as he prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Deshaun Watson was booed during a preseason game against the Bills.
- •Shedeur Sanders criticized the fans for their disrespect towards Watson.
- •Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 35 yards in the game.
- •Sanders completed 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards and one touchdown.
- •Watson remains unfazed by the boos, stating he does not care about fan reactions.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson believes fans booing is ‘personal’
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson calls boos from Browns fans 'personal,' recalls cheers after injury
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson not happy to be booed by Browns fans, says it's 'disrespectful'
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I think it’s a disrespectful thing’: Deshaun Watson does not hold back on Browns fans after they boo him
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders chides Browns fans booing Deshaun Watson: 'I don't really respect that'
"The Cleveland Browns were completely dismantled in their second preseason game of the season on Saturday, losing to the Buffalo Bills 31-7. Veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson had a particularly horrible performance. After turning in a solid performance in Cleveland’s first taste of game action against the Chicago Bears, Watson saw a major regression on Saturday,…
"Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson acknowledged what he called 'personal' boos from Cleveland fans during preseason game vs. Buffalo.
"Shedeur Sanders didn't take kindly to Cleveland fans booing Deshaun Watson during the Browns' preseason loss to the Bills.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:19 PMCleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson believes fans booing is ‘personal’
Following a lackluster outing against Buffalo, veteran QB says the displeasure of the fans is not about his performance.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:14 PMDeshaun Watson calls boos from Browns fans 'personal,' recalls cheers after injury
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson acknowledged what he called 'personal' boos from Cleveland fans during preseason game vs. Buffalo.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:04 PMDeshaun Watson not happy to be booed by Browns fans, says it's 'disrespectful'
Deshaun Watson referenced Browns fans cheering when he tore his Achilles.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:54 PM‘I think it’s a disrespectful thing’: Deshaun Watson does not hold back on Browns fans after they boo him
The Cleveland Browns were completely dismantled in their second preseason game of the season on Saturday, losing to the Buffalo Bills 31-7. Veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson had a particularly horrible performance. After turning in a solid performance in Cleveland’s first taste of game action against the Chicago Bears, Watson saw a major regression on Saturday,…
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:40 PMShedeur Sanders chides Browns fans booing Deshaun Watson: 'I don't really respect that'
Shedeur Sanders didn't take kindly to Cleveland fans booing Deshaun Watson during the Browns' preseason loss to the Bills.
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