Deshaun Watson calls booing by Browns fans "disrespectful' and "personal," QB feels love on road

Yahoo Sports·August 22, 2026 at 10:38 PM+8

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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.

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