Shedeur Sanders criticizes Browns fans for booing Deshaun Watson

The tension surrounding the Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson has reached another level after the quarterback was met with loud boos from his own fans. Former Houston Texans offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam has now weighed in, questioning why the relationship between Watson and the Cleveland fanbase has become so fractured.

Former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson isn't beloved by the fans at Reliant Stadium these days. He also doesn't seem to have many Cleveland Browns supporters, either.

Deshaun Watson said the boos felt personal.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has called the booing he heard from the team’s own fans during Saturday’s home loss to Buffalo “disrespectful” and “personal.” Watson, who has a complicated relationship with Cleveland fans because of injuries, off-field issues – including an NFL suspension in 2022 – and a massive, $230m contract, was booed repeatedly during the second half of the 31-7 loss to the Bills. Browns head coach Todd Monken has yet to decide which QB will start the season opener in Jacksonville on 13 September.

Player booed during team’s preseason loss to Bills QB has battled injuries during time in Cleveland Watson was suspended over sexual assault allegations Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has called the booing he heard from the team’s own fans during Saturday’s home loss to Buffalo “disrespectful” and “personal.” Watson, who has a complicated relationship with Cleveland fans because of injuries, off-field issues – including an NFL suspension in 2022 – and a massive, $230m contract, was booed repeatedly during the second half of the 31-7 loss to the Bills. Continue reading...

Frustrated by relentless boos during a dismal preseason performance, the polarizing quarterback reignited a bitter feud by accusing Cleveland’s home crowd of personal disrespect and past cruelty.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson fired back at his detractors, calling the booing he heard during a home exhibition game against Buffalo “disrespectful” and “personal.” Watson has a complicated relationship with Cleveland fans because of injuries, …

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was booed in his first home game since suffering a right Achilles tendon injury in October 2024 and said he felt the reaction from the crowd was "disrespectful" and felt "personal."

Deshaun Watson was not thrilled that Browns fans booed him.

Watson clearly took the booing to heart

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson fired back at his detractors, calling the booing he heard from some Cleveland fans during Saturday's home preseason loss against Buffalo “disrespectful” and "personal." Watson, who has a complicated relationship with Cleveland fans because of injuries, off-field issues — including an NFL suspension in 2022 — and a massive, $230 million contract, was booed repeatedly during the second half of a 31-7 loss to the Bills. Watson was just 5 of 12 passing for 36 yards and threw an interception.

Cleveland Browns fans booed Deshaun Watson on Saturday on several occasions. The quarterback took clear issue with it.

Following a lackluster outing against Buffalo, veteran QB says the displeasure of the fans is not about his performance.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson acknowledged what he called 'personal' boos from Cleveland fans during preseason game vs. Buffalo.

Deshaun Watson referenced Browns fans cheering when he tore his Achilles.

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,…

Shedeur Sanders didn't take kindly to Cleveland fans booing Deshaun Watson during the Browns' preseason loss to the Bills.