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Todd Monken addresses booing of Deshaun Watson during Browns preseason loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Todd Monken addresses booing of Deshaun Watson during Browns preseason loss

Summary

The Cleveland Browns struggled in a home preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, losing 31-7. Quarterback Deshaun Watson faced boos from fans, prompting head coach Todd Monken to acknowledge that better performance is necessary. Monken emphasized the need for good play to regain fan support. This response garnered positive reactions from some fans, who appreciated his straightforwardness. Teammate Shedeur Sanders also defended Watson, urging respect for players regardless of competition. The Browns enter a pivotal period as they finalize their roster ahead of the regular season.

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By the Numbers

•Browns lose to the Bills, 31-7 in preseason game.
•Deshaun Watson booed by fans during the match.
•Todd Monken calls for better performance to avoid boos.
•Shedeur Sanders defends Watson, emphasizes respect among teammates.
•Browns face critical roster decisions before the regular season.

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10:07 AMYahoo Sports — “Breath of Fresh Air”: Browns Fans Commend Todd Monken for Blunt Response to Deshaun Watson Getting Booed

What they're saying

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It wasn’t a fun outing by any means for the Cleveland Browns and their fans as they took on the Buffalo Bills at home in the NFL preseason, with the home side beaten 31-7, but perhaps most notably, the reaction against quarterback Deshaun Watson came as a major setback to the QB as well as to head coach Todd Monken. Monken, who has consistently maintained that the QB1 spot is open to both Watson and Shedeur Sanders as the first game of the season approaches, was forced to admit during the postga
— Yahoo Sports

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