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Browns fans place signs on legend's statue to protest Deshaun Watson as starter
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Signs criticizing the Cleveland Browns' decision to include quarterback Deshaun Watson were placed on a statue of Hall of Famer Jim Brown, reflecting fan backlash over Watson's controversial past.
- The signs referenced allegations from over two dozen women accusing Watson of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage therapy sessions while he was with the Texans.
- Browns head coach Todd Monken named Watson the starting quarterback despite the controversy, sparking further frustration among fans who had booed him during a recent preseason game.
- Watson, returning after 22 months due to an Achilles tendon injury, apologized for his earlier emotional outburst directed at fans and expressed understanding of the community’s frustration.
- The criticism also targeted Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam, with some fans expressing broader dissatisfaction with the franchise's direction.
