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Jim Brown statue outside Browns’ stadium used to send Deshaun Watson message
Signs criticizing the Cleveland Browns for keeping quarterback Deshaun Watson on their roster due to his past were taped to the Jim Brown statue outside the team's stadium. This occurred after Watson, who was booed during a preseason game, was named the starting quarterback for the upcoming season by coach Todd Monken.
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Signs criticizing the Cleveland Browns for keeping quarterback Deshaun Watson on their roster due to his past were taped to the Jim Brown statue outside the team's stadium. This occurred after Watson, who was booed during a preseason game, was named the starting quarterback for the upcoming season by coach Todd Monken. Watson's signing in 2022 was controversial due to over two dozen accusations of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct, leading to an 11-game suspension and a $5 million fine. The signs highlighted Watson's contract and the number of accusers, with one stating his presence caused "PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE CITY & FRANCHISE."
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More than two dozen women accused Watson of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage therapy sessions.
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Watson was suspended the first 11 games of the 2022 season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
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Watson was booed at home in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo.
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Coach Todd Monken announced Monday that Watson will enter the season as the starting quarterback.
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Signs were taped to the Jim Brown statue outside the Cleveland Browns stadium criticizing the team for having Deshaun Watson on its roster.
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