Shedeur Sanders criticizes fans' booing of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders said he does not appreciate the boos directed at Deshaun Watson during his first home preseason appearance for the Cleveland Browns, emphasizing respect for all participants.
Deshaun Watson was booed by fans during his first home preseason game with the Cleveland Browns after returning from an Achilles injury and an eleven-game suspension. Following the game, quarterback Shedeur Sanders said he did not appreciate the verbal disapproval, noting that "we’re all human beings" and that respect should be shown to everyone involved in the sport. > "I don’t do things to humans that I wouldn’t want done to me," Sanders said, according to a team-released transcript. He added that the team aims to win games and serve the franchise, and that fans should consider a broader perspective beyond individual feelings.
Watson joined the Browns after a year of legal controversy and signed a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract. The team’s significant investment and his prior suspension have drawn scrutiny from supporters who remain dissatisfied with his performance and the terms of his deal.