Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShaun Watson started his first NFL game for almost two years, but was heavily booed by fans on his opening drive.
After serving his 11-game NFL suspension, Watson was listed on the Browns roster for the very first time to face his former team on Sunday after leaving the Houston Texans in March. Watson was removed from the Texans roster in 2021 following sexual harassment claims, and later suspended by the NFL in August 2022.
The 27-year-old lined up in the quarterback slot for the first time in 700 days, making his competitive debut for the Browns. But the atmosphere as NRG Stadium was hostile as Watson took to the field, following his controversial return.
