NFL world reacts after Deshaun Watson quits on the Browns
The Cleveland Browns’ 2024 season hit another low on Sunday in their clash with the Washington Commanders. Entering the game at 1-3, the Browns were hoping to right the ship in the competitive AFC North, but things took a turn for the worse. Down 24-3 and facing a critical 4th-and-goal, head coach Kevin Stefanski made the call to keep the offense on the field to try and close the gap. However, quarterback Deshaun Watson shocked fans and his teammates by walking off the field, ignoring Stefanski’s decision and costing the Browns a chance to turn the game around.
Kevin Stefanski wanted to go for it on 4th down.
— 🚀 DC Rising 🚀 (@DC__Rising) October 6, 2024
Deshaun Watson proceeds to quit on his team and walk off the field 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Lhjg3lN2DJ
Deshaun Watson Faces Backlash After Defiant Exit
Watson’s decision to leave the field has sparked widespread criticism. Many fans took to social media to vent their frustration, with some questioning Cleveland’s $230 million investment in the controversial quarterback, who has faced off-field issues in the past. Watson’s refusal to follow Stefanski’s lead left his head coach visibly stunned on the sideline, marking a new low in the team’s troubled relationship with the quarterback.
Stefanski was disgusted at Deshaun Watson here.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) October 6, 2024
The Browns were going to go for it on 4th-and-Goal, but instead take the delay of game and kick the Field Goal.
Watson simply has no command of the Offense right now. pic.twitter.com/czT0PJNW6D
Cleveland Browns’ Future with Watson in Question
As the Browns continue to struggle, the pressure on Watson has intensified. Despite a dismal performance and his controversial walk-off, Stefanski confirmed in a post-game press conference that Watson would remain the team’s starting quarterback. However, many are wondering how much longer Cleveland can endure Watson’s inconsistencies both on and off the field. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely as the Browns’ season teeters on the brink.
