Cleveland Browns confirm Watson as season-opening starter amid fan protests

Cleveland Browns confirm Watson as season-opening starter amid fan protests

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The Cleveland Browns announced Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for their season opener on August 28, 2026, reaffirming a decision first revealed on August 25, 2026; the team said the choice was based on his practice performance despite past legal controversies and fan criticism, Andscape reported. Fans defaced the Jim Brown statue outside the Browns' stadium with anti-Watson signs, CBS Sports reported.

AP News said additional protest signs were taped to the statue. The New York Post noted the statue was covered with signs after the starter announcement.

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Օգոստոս 28, 2026
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Deshaun Watson and the moral dilemma at the forefront of Cleveland Browns football
Deshaun Watson and the moral dilemma at the forefront of Cleveland Browns football

Andscape • 28 Օգս 17:02

The Browns announced Deshaun Watson as their starter for the opening game, a decision based on his performance in practice despite his past legal controversies and fan criticism.

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Browns fans place signs on legend's statue to protest Deshaun Watson as starter
Browns fans place signs on legend's statue to protest Deshaun Watson as starter

New York Post • 27 Օգս 01:55

Fans of the Cleveland Browns covered a statue of Hall of Famer Jim Brown with protest signs targeting quarterback Deshaun Watson after he was named the team's starter.

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Օգոստոս 26, 2026
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Signs calling out Deshaun Watson's past taped to Jim Brown statue
Signs calling out Deshaun Watson's past taped to Jim Brown statue

ESPN • 26 Օգս 21:37

Activists placed signs on the Jim Brown statue outside the Cleveland Browns' stadium to criticize the team for retaining quarterback Deshaun Watson, whose past includes a suspension and allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Jim Brown statue outside Browns' stadium used to send Deshaun Watson message
Jim Brown statue outside Browns' stadium used to send Deshaun Watson message

AP News • 26 Օգս 21:31

Fans attached protest signs to the Jim Brown statue at Cleveland Browns' stadium, criticizing the team's decision to keep quarterback Deshaun Watson on the roster amid ongoing controversy.

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LOOK: Jim Brown's statue vandalized as Browns fans protest Deshaun Watson being named the starting quarterback
LOOK: Jim Brown's statue vandalized as Browns fans protest Deshaun Watson being named the starting quarterback

CBS Sports • 26 Օգս 16:01

Fans of the Cleveland Browns defaced a statue of former player Jim Brown after the team announced Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback, reflecting ongoing frustration with the franchise's performance.

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