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The Cleveland Browns put everything on the line to acquire Deshaun Watson via trade. However, doing so has rubbed Baker Mayfield the wrong way. The frustrated quarterback has been rather vocal about his displeasure with the organization. Now, he continues to bash the franchise while potentially getting traded soon. During an appearance on the Ya […]

Deshaun Watson’s career got a huge boost when he was acquired by the Cleveland Browns despite his legal battles. He has expressed optimism about his new journey in a new city with a new coach and new teammates. The Browns, however, could lose a valuable weapon in running back D’Ernest Johnson. He had a breakout […]

The very moment the Cleveland Browns acquired Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, they knew they were in for a wild ride. Despite not being criminally charged by a grand jury due to the lack of evidence, there’s still a lot of controversy surrounding the move. It is hard to move past the fact that […]

The legal issues surrounding Cleveland Browns star quarterback Deshaun Watson have been hanging over the NFL like a dark cloud for the better part of a year. Watson, who faced two grand juries after being accused by 22 women of sexual misconduct, was not indicted on any criminal charges. However, the Pro Bowl quarterback might […]

It’s been a wild offseason for the Cleveland Browns as they might just be the most dramatic franchise in the NFL. After trading for Deshaun Watson with the Houston Texans, Cleveland gave him a huge contract that is fully guaranteed. Rumors are that it’s rubbing opposing organizations the wrong way. According to Dov Kleiman, other […]

In his latest Football Morning in America piece, Peter King of NBC Sports said that  Jimmy Haslam and his wife Dee Brown, co-owners of the Cleveland Browns, got the ire of some NFL owners for handing controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson a massive guaranteed contract. Haslam is having none of it, though, saying that he did not […]

When the Cleveland Browns fully guaranteed Deshaun Watson’s $230 million contract, it raised a lot of eyebrows. Now, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti is concerned that it will have a major impact on future negotiations with NFL players. Watson is currently dealing with sexual assault allegations. While he has been cleared of potential criminal charges–allowing […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has made it clear that they will be looking thoroughly on the sexual assault allegations thrown at Deshaun Watson before deciding on any form of punishment for the new Cleveland Browns quarterback. Speaking to the media during the NFL owners meeting on Tuesday, Goodell addressed the Watson situation and sent a […]

The Cleveland Browns were able to land one of the top quarterbacks in the game today when they successfully traded for Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. However, there’s also no denying that the three-time Pro-Bowler happens to be one of the most controversial figures in the NFL right now. Watson is currently in the […]

After all of the drama that ensued around Deshaun Watson and his multiple sexual assault allegations, the Cleveland Browns traded for the superstar quarterback. The franchise received a ton of criticism for the move, especially after they gave Watson a sizeable contract extension. Now, after letting the dust settle, head coach Kevin Stefanski opens up […]

The Cleveland Browns made the controversial decision to mortgage their next three first-round picks in a trade for former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson last week. Watson, who is in the midst of controversy involving alleged sexual misconduct with 22 women, was the biggest chip to fall in the 2022 NFL offseason, and easily the […]

Everything about the Deshaun Watson press conference had an icky feel to it. Questions were dodged throughout and it didn’t make any fans disgruntled with the situation feel any better. The cringe continues though, as it turns out, Cleveland Browns’ owner Jimmy Haslam did not have the final choice in the matter. According to Aaron […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Cleveland Browns were able to reach a deal with the Houston Texans to acquire Deshaun Watson. Now, roughly a week after the initial trade, Watson and the organization spoke with the media about everything going on. It’s been a jumbled mess with plenty of different points of view. […]

The Cleveland Browns made headlines not only for their acquisition of embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson, but also for the details of the monster contract they inked with him shortly after the deal. Watson signed a five-year, $230 million contract with the Browns, but the terms of the deal caused many to question the Browns’ motives. […]

Deshaun Watson’s introductory press conference with the Cleveland Browns featured a lot of attempted explanations for the accusations against him and the franchise’s part in investigating the matter. Watson denied the allegations and general manager Andrew Berry explained why the organization didn’t reach out to the 22 women who came forward with them. One detail about […]

The Cleveland Browns stunningly traded for ex-Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson after it was announced that he was cleared of all criminal charges. However, there was a sense among the public that Watson still had done something wrong, a sentiment that picked up steam when a second grand jury looked into allegations on the star […]

The Cleveland Browns held Deshaun Watson’s introductory press conference Friday afternoon. Watson’s trade and signing was the most controversial transaction in the offseason due to his recent legal trouble. With that in mind, the media was ready with questions to press the new Browns’ quarterback. Many are wondering why the Browns never got the opinions […]

After being traded by the Minnesota Vikings during the 2020 offseason, Buffalo Bills superstar wide receiver Stefon Diggs knows a thing or two about roster moves in the NFL. In a series of tweets over the last 24 hours, Diggs would weigh in on the insanity that is the 2022 NFL offseason. The hell going […]

Last Thursday, the Cleveland Browns were out of contention for quarterback Deshaun Watson…or so we thought. Word around the league was that Watson was deciding between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons as his next place of employment. However, the dark horse prevailed, and Watson joined the Browns, leaving NFL fans stunned. Apparently, […]

Ex-Houston Texans and current Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has constantly been in the headlines during the offseason. First, there were trade rumors swirling around his name as the NFL waited for the decision on his legal case, which involved allegations of sexual assault. Watson was cleared of any criminal charges, which immediately kickstarted a […]

After it was ruled that Deshaun Watson would not be charged for sexual assault stemming from nine accusations, the legal proceedings regarding him are now centered around his 22 civil cases of sexual misconduct. The decision kickstarted a massive pursuit of the Houston Texans quarterback and the Cleveland Browns ultimately landed him via trade. However, another […]

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Baker Mayfield’s future has still yet to become clear. After the Browns acquired Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, the obvious next step was finding a landing spot for Mayfield. That’s not proving to be all that simple, however, as the potential destinations for Mayfield seem to quickly be drying up. The latest rumblings from […]

After being waived by the Cleveland Browns and garnering plenty of interest in free agency, Jarvis Landry may end up returning to the team that let him go. This would come after a few roster-altering moves that have transformed the Browns into legitimate title contenders. With the recent additions of superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson and […]

The Atlanta Falcons were looking at potential Matt Ryan trades as they waited for Deshaun Watson’s decision on his future. The Falcons were rather confident they would land Watson, making a Ryan trade seem inevitable. Then Watson shocked the world by choosing the Cleveland Browns, leaving Atlanta high and dry. But while the Falcons missed […]

The Cleveland Browns’ surprising trade for Deshaun Watson drew some mixed reactions amongst fans. On one hand, football fans recognized that the trade was a massive upgrade for them. However, others felt uncomfortable supporting Watson, who recently had 22 sexual assault cases filed against him. Recently, one Cleveland native made her feelings known about the […]

It looks like new Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson wants Jarvis Landry back with the team. The Browns had to release Landry this offseason in order to clear cap space after they traded for Amari Cooper from the Dallas Cowboys. However, all hope is not lost for the team to pursue the veteran wideout following […]

The Cleveland Browns’ trade for Deshaun Watson became official on Sunday. It marks a new era for a team looking to build into a truly elite unit. But the Browns will also have a lot of questions to answer about their commitment to their community by bringing in a player who has been accused of […]

The Cleveland Browns trading for Deshaun Watson drastically alters the course of their franchise. The ramifications of trading for the Pro Bowl quarterback with the backdrop of nearly two dozen accusations of sexual misconduct will forever loom over the organization. Already, the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has begun an effort to help the community come […]

The Cleveland Browns thought they were out of the running for Deshaun Watson, and they were prepared to have Baker Mayfield back as their starting quarterback in 2022. However, Mayfield soon asked for a trade after Watson initially told the Browns they were out of the running, and Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com says the quarterback […]

The Houston Texans finally traded Deshaun Watson after a drawn-out process, sending him to the Cleveland Browns for three first-round picks and more draft capital. Watson didn’t play a single snap in 2021 because he was done with the Texans and also had 22 civil lawsuits brought against him in a sexual assault scandal. While […]

Newly-acquired Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been one of the most polarizing talents in the NFL right now. On one hand, he’s one of the best young quarterbacks in the league right now, with a cannon arm and solid running game. However… his 22 sexual assault cases have soured a fair number of fans […]

The Cleveland Browns are working on bringing three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney back into the fold. The team is reportedly working on re-signing the 29-year old defensive end, per Brandon Little. Cleveland is interested in a reunion with wide receiver Jarvis Landry as well. But Clowney is the top priority at the moment. There is already […]

After missing out on a playoff seat in 2021, the Cleveland Browns knew that they needed to make adjustments to their roster in order to bounce back next season. They decided to do so recently as they engaged in a blockbuster deal and traded for QB Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans in exchange for […]

The Cleveland Browns shocked the NFL world on Friday by acquiring controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. The trade came a day after Watson reportedly was not interested in joining the team. But he obviously changed his mind and waived his no-trade clause in order for Cleveland and Houston to workout a deal. […]

Deshaun Watson is more than ready to start anew and lead the Cleveland Browns to the promised land after years of heartbreak. On his first Instagram post since being traded to the Browns from the Houston Texans, Watson shared his excitement to join the franchise. He posted a photo of him in Cleveland jersey and […]

The Houston Texans have released their official statement on Deshaun Watson’s trade to the Cleveland Browns on Friday. General manager Nick Caserio and CEO Cal McNair addressed the trade and highlighted the importance of the deal as they try to build a strong roster for the 2022 season. The Texans GM shared that he “felt […]

This week is the week that just keeps on giving for NFL fans. There have been more big-name signings in free agency, and trades among Pro Bowl level players than ever before. Well, here we are again. Another day, another insane blockbuster trade in the NFL. This time it was the Houston Texans trading their […]

It’s safe to say Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is not happy about the Deshaun Watson trade between the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns. The Texans sent Watson to the Browns in a blockbuster deal that landed them three first-round picks, a third-rounder and a late-round pick swap. Meanwhile, the Falcons and New Orleans […]