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Todd Monken addresses Deshaun Watson's frustration with Browns fans

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Todd Monken addresses Deshaun Watson's frustration with Browns fans
Summary

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken described quarterback Deshaun Watson’s recent public criticism of the team’s fanbase as a brief setback. After receiving boos during the team's second preseason game, Watson voiced his frustration, calling the reception disrespectful. Monken acknowledged that the quarterback was not in a positive headspace at the time but emphasized that the situation has since been addressed through private conversation. The head coach confirmed that he maintained his support for Watson during the internal competition for the starting job, which also involved Shedeur Sanders. Monken stated that the team remains focused on performance ahead of the regular season opener. The Browns are scheduled to play the Jaguars on the road this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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Status Watch
  • •Deshaun Watson publicly criticized Browns fans following negative reactions during the team's second preseason game.
  • •Todd Monken characterized the incident as a speed bump in the quarterback's preparation.
  • •The Browns selected Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders.
  • •The team travels to face the Jaguars this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Latest Updates
  • 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Browns HC Todd Monken defends Deshaun Watson after rough Week 1
  • 11:22 PMESPN — Monken noncommittal on Watson, calls it 'unfair' to blame loss on QB
  • 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Browns coach Todd Monken didn't commit to Deshaun Watson after Week 1 loss
  • 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken says it's 'unfair' to put Browns struggles on Deshaun Watson
  • 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Great decision by Monken to start him’ – Fans brutally troll Browns QB Deshaun Watson after his poor start in Game 1
  • 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I would have cut him’ – Former NFL coach blasts Cleveland Browns for giving Deshaun Watson the starting spot
  • 6:12 AMYahoo Sports — ‘4th-Best QB on His Roster’ — Skip Bayless Argues Todd Monken Would Have Cut Shedeur Sanders if Not for 1 Reason
  • 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken speaks on Deshaun Watson’s preparation for his first start in almost two years
What they're saying
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The Cleveland Browns went 5-12 last season without Deshaun Watson, cycling through Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders at quarterback while their franchise starter sat out the entire year recovering from a twice-torn Achilles. Heading into 2026, the Browns handed Watson the starting job again over Sanders, a decision that has not exactly been […] The post ‘Ask Him’: Todd Monken Drops Blunt Response on Deshaun Watson’s Practice Readiness appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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Todd Monken is entering his first season as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, and over the offseason he was tasked with the unenviable job of determining whether fan-favorite Shedeur Sanders or much-maligned veteran Deshaun Watson is the best option to start Week 1 and help turn the franchise around. Ultimately, Monken opted to…

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The Cleveland Browns’ decision to give the starting role to Deshaun Watson has not sat well with everyone in the NFL community. After an offseason of uncertainty around the QB role, head coach Todd Monken announced on August 24 that veteran Deshaun Watson would start over second year player Shedeur Sanders.

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