Deshaun Watson

“So, yeah, I mean, I'm going to keep whatever I feel with me and my family internally on how I feel about that.”

Deshaun Watson · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson shared his thoughts on how he internally handles the negative reaction from fans.

“Because this is social media, players can’t respond back. And then in the stadium, players can’t respond back. So I get it. I understand it. So it is what it is.”

Deshaun Watson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson discussed how players are unable to respond to fan criticism in stadiums or on social media.

“When I’m in public, no one’s mentioned anything,”

Deshaun Watson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson spoke about his interactions with fans in public.

“Last time I played on this field, I tore my Achilles. And that same fan base, they cheered when I got hurt. So what does that have to do with anything about performance when a person gets hurt, especially for your own city?”

Deshaun Watson · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson recalled Browns fans cheering when he tore his Achilles in a previous game on the same field.

“It has nothing to do about the performance,”

Deshaun Watson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson addressed the booing he received from Cleveland fans during a preseason game.

“So what does that have to do with anything about performance? When a person gets hurt, especially for your own city and they cheer.”

Deshaun Watson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson questioned fans cheering when a player gets injured.

“So that's why I say it's more, it's personal. It is what it is and there's only so much you can do to change that.”

Deshaun Watson · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson explained why he considers the fan reaction to be personal.

“It's a disrespectful thing,”

Deshaun Watson · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson responded to Browns fans booing him during Saturday's game.

“I guess it hasn't,”

Deshaun Watson · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson reflected on his attempts to earn the love of Cleveland Browns fans.

“It’s a mental battle every day. I feel like I get more love in road games than I do home games. So if it is my spot and he [Monken] does make me the (starter), maybe it’s 17 away games then.”

Deshaun Watson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson described the mental battle of feeling more support during road games than at home.

“It’s a little bit personal. I think that’s a disrespectful thing. I’m going to keep whatever I feel with me and my family internally on how I feel about that. Just move on.”

Deshaun Watson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Deshaun Watson called the home crowd's boos disrespectful and personal.

“Last time I played on this field, I tore my Achilles, and that same fan base, they cheered when I got hurt,”

Deshaun Watson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Deshaun Watson responded to being booed by Browns fans following a poor preseason outing.

“I don't regret anything in my life,”

Deshaun Watson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Deshaun Watson maintained he has no regrets about his life choices despite his struggles in Cleveland.