Rusty Deshaun Watson heavily booed in ugly preseason debut
Rusty Deshaun Watson got booed hard for ugly preseason debut
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Deshaun Watson apologized ahead of his preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns and listened to the hostile fans.
Watson apologized Friday "to all the women I have affected" after he was accused of sexual misconduct by 20 women during a massage therapy session.
Watson, who could face a one-year suspension, will publicly repent for the first time since being accused of sexually harassing and assaulting a woman during his sessions in 2020 and his 2021 therapy. expressed remorse.
He spoke ahead of the opening of the team's exhibition. In his 24-13 victory (0-2) in Jacksonville, Watson was booed all three of his series. End zone fans were able to chant vulgar words during Watson's first drive.
3-time Pro His bowler achieved 7 yards on 1 of 5 passes in his first game since January 3, 2021 against Houston.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Deshaun Watson apologized ahead of his preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns and listened to the hostile fans.
Watson apologized Friday "to all the women I have affected" after he was accused of sexual misconduct by 20 women during a massage therapy session.
Watson says he could face a one-year suspension, 2020 and he will publicly reflect for the first time since being accused of sexually harassing and assaulting a woman during his session in 2021 therapy and expressed remorse.
He spoke ahead of the opening of the team's exhibition. In his 24-13 victory (0-2) in Jacksonville, Watson was booed all three of his series. End zone fans were able to chant vulgar words during Watson's first drive.
3-time Pro His bowler achieved 7 yards on 1 of 5 passes in his first game since January 3, 2021 against Houston.
First pass for Deshaun Watson as a Brown? overthrow. pic.twitter.com/c72GrhYLq5
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 12, 2022
Cleveland lost 13–0 at the end of the night to Watson. He spent most of the second half sitting in a touchline cooler and chewing gum. If he made any progress, it came before kickoff.
"Listen, I want to say to all the women that I am truly sorry for the impact I have had on this situation," Watson said in a pre-fight interview. I definitely want to take back the choices I made in life to stand, but I want to keep moving forward, keep growing, keep learning, and show that I am a true person. .” Push further forward. ”
The team refused to make Watson available after the game.
Watson denied wrongdoing in settling 23 of his 24 civil claims, but still faces league discipline.The NFL ruled independent referee Sue L. Robinson's has appealed the six-game suspension. A retired federal judge concluded that Watson violated the league's personal conduct policy with "vicious" and "predatory" behavior. As part of her decision, Robinson noted that Watson has no regrets.
The appeal now rests with former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey, who was appointed by Commissioner Roger Goodell. Meanwhile, Watson can practice and play. Stefanski said he wants to send Watson into the preseason despite threats of suspension.
"We've been talking about this for the past few months and weeks, trying to find the best path forward, not just for our quarterbacks, but for the entire team," he said. aside and jogged to the TIAA Bank Field, stopping to sign autographs after the warm-up. No protests against Watson were seen outside the stadium, but several cars were seen carrying hateful messages tearing up the struggling quarterback.
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