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ESPN Analyst Calls for Browns Fans to Boycott After Deshaun Watson Decision

An ESPN analyst called for the Cleveland Browns fans to boycott games after its decision regarding Deshaun Watson.

Cleveland Browns have settled on veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson as their starter for the 2026 season despite a series of controversies surrounding him. Watson, who recently criticized the fanbase for their disrespectful behavior towards him during a match against the Buffalo Bills, will take to the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13th.

The decision to keep Watson over rookie Shedeur Sanders, despite Sanders' poor performance in the recent game, has left ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky shaken. Orlovsky expressed his disappointment in the Browns' management for not factoring in the reaction of the fans when making the starting quarterback decision.

He also voiced his surprise at the team's choice, praising both Monken and Berry for their successful track record.

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