Former Texans QB Deshaun Watson Turns Heads During Browns Game
Deshaun Watson’s journey from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns, and his tenure with the latter afterward, have been mired in controversy. However, there was no mistaking how the three-time Pro Bowler conducted himself during a significant moment for his career.
Watson remains on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. He is still rehabbing from a re-ruptured Achilles tendon and surgery in January.
He has not returned for the Browns under center, but he still drew attention on Sunday.
Former Texans QB Deshaun Watson Embracing Mentor Role
While Watson has not been cleared to return to action, the ex-Texans star is healthy enough to travel with the Browns, and that is exactly what he began doing in Week 12 as they hosted the Las Vegas Raiders.
During the game, Exhibit News Network’s Josina Anderson highlighted the TV cameras picking up Watson coaching up rookie Shedeur Sanders, who was making his first start.
Anderson noted that Watson does the same with the Browns’ other rookie QB, Dillon Gabriel.
Sanders and the Browns won, making the rookie the first in franchise history to win their first start. And Watson, who was the Texans’ starter from his second regular-season game in the NFL, was there to help.
That is not an aberration. The Browns, and particularly QB coach Bill Musgrave, value Watson’s ability to work with their young quarterbacks.
“I like when those two I like when those two birds converse; I like when they’re talking over there, and I try to take myself out of the equation,” Musgrave told reporters in October. “He hasn’t been on the road, and we miss him on the road. It’s great to have his presence on the sideline for our young group.”
Watson showed that in Week 12, but the Browns know the ex-Texans star wants to play.
Deshaun Watson’s Feelings Clear
Watson had only started 19 games for the Browns since his trade from the Texans in 2022. He still faces internal hesitation about putting him back on the field amid his extensive injury history and contract situation.
But Musgrave says Watson has certainly been “working hard” towards that goal.
“He’s out there working behind the scenes. I see him in the weight room all the time doing box jumps and doing all the exercises and things that they put him through for his Achilles. And then, he’s out throwing some passes. I know at times when we’re meeting or when we’re doing other stuff during the afternoon, he seems like he’s working like crazy,” Musgrave said.
“Well, he’s definitely been through a lot, and I know he wants to play a lot of football again. He feels like he’s got a lot of tread left on his tire.”
Watson has one more season on his five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract. The Browns have already reworked his deal, pushing money into future years to alleviate their cap issues multiple times.
There is a belief that he will be back with the Browns in 2026, largely due to his contract.
It would make sense then, for the Browns and Watson, to give him as much time as possible before putting the former Texans franchise QB at risk once again.
BREAKING: Saints Coach Kellen Moore Drops Explosive Video After 24–10 Loss to Falcons
In a bold move that has sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore has released a 15-second video calling out what he claims are critical officiating errors that played a pivotal role in the Saints' 24–10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The explosive video has sparked intense debate, with Moore demanding an immediate league review of the game’s officiating.
“It's not just about the loss, it’s about the integrity of the game,” Moore says in the video, visibly frustrated. “There were glaring officiating mistakes that impacted the outcome. I’m calling for a full review by the NFL.” The video has quickly gone viral, with the NFL community buzzing over Moore’s powerful statement and his challenge to the league’s authority.
The Falcons’ coaching staff wasted no time firing back, releasing a sharp 15-word response: “We played the game, we won the game. There are no excuses for the loss.” The swift rebuttal from Atlanta signals their steadfast belief in the legitimacy of their win, and they are not backing down from the controversy.
However, the fallout from Moore’s video doesn’t end there. Standout Saints players, including defensive leader Cameron Jordan and star wide receiver Chris Olave, have already begun to publicly express their frustration with the officiating. Jordan, known for his fiery passion, voiced his displeasure on social media, stating, “We deserve better. The game was decided by more than just what we did on the field.” Olave echoed his sentiments, adding, “It’s hard to focus on the game when crucial moments are decided by missed calls.”
As the league reacts to Moore’s explosive video, all eyes will be on how the NFL addresses these concerns. While Moore’s demand for an investigation has fueled the fire, it’s unclear if the league will take formal action or simply allow the incident to fade into the background.
With emotions running high in New Orleans, the Saints are left to contend with the fallout of a bitter loss, while the Falcons celebrate a crucial victory. But as the drama continues to unfold, one thing is clear: this controversy is far from over, and it’s only a matter of time before the NFL is forced to take a closer look at the calls that sparked this heated debate.
