Deshaun Watson has returned to the field in a regular-season game for the first time since Jan. 3, 2021.
With his 11-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy concluded, Watson took over for Jacoby Brissett as the Browns’ starting quarterback, playing his first regular-season game in 700 days.
Watson made his return to game action at NRG Stadium in Houston, home venue of his previous team, the Texans. He was booed by fans as Cleveland prepared to take its first offensive snap of the afternoon. The Browns went three-and-out on their first possession, which included two incompletions by Watson.
