Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson interacted with fans before the team’s preseason finale on Thursday night, following a period of strained relations. This came after Watson received boos during a preseason appearance on Saturday and subsequently expressed his disappointment with the fans’ treatment of him.
On Saturday, Watson was “mercilessly booed” during a preseason appearance. He then complained to reporters about how Browns fans had treated him. However, on Thursday, Watson signed autographs and took selfies with fans before the game. The source notes that while some Browns fans remain unhappy with Watson, support is not universal and could increase with on-field success.
Watson issued an apology on Monday for his comments made after being booed. The Browns are hoping Watson can lead them to a 2-0 start to the season – against Jacksonville and Tampa Bay – which they believe will improve his standing with fans. The team’s last 2-0 start occurred in 1993. Owner Jimmy Haslam last year described signing Watson as a “big swing and miss.” A return to Cleveland for the regular-season home opener against the Panthers with an 0-2 record would likely continue the negative fan reaction.
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