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Texans, Browns fans clash over Deshaun Watson trade comments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:50 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Texans, Browns fans clash over Deshaun Watson trade comments

Summary

Fans of the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns engaged in heated exchanges following a resurfaced comment from Hannah McNair, wife of Texans owner Cal McNair. During a podcast appearance, she remarked on the 2022 Deshaun Watson trade and thanked Browns fans for contributing to the Texans' roster. The trade, which sent Watson to Cleveland in exchange for multiple draft picks, remains divisive among both fanbases. As Watson prepares for another season as the Browns' starting quarterback, discussions about his performance and the consequences of the trade continue. The rivalry between the two teams has been stoked anew as fans express their frustrations and opinions on social media.

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Status Watch

•Hannah McNair's comment reignites rivalry between Texans and Browns fans
•Watson was traded to the Browns in March 2022 for multiple picks
•Browns fans express frustration over Watson's performance and contract
•Fans criticize both franchises in the wake of McNair's remarks
•Watson named Browns' Week 1 starter despite previous struggles

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5:50 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Literally a Laughing Stock,’ ‘Botched Almost Every Pick’ — Browns, Texans Fans Jaw at Each Other Over Houston Owner’s Resurfaced Shot at Cleveland

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A resurfaced comment from Houston Texans owner Cal McNair’s wife, Hannah, has reignited an old rivalry between Texans and Cleveland Browns fans. The remark dates back to the blockbuster Deshaun Watson trade in 2022, a deal that continues to divide opinions on both sides.
— Yahoo Sports

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