It looks like Deshaun Watson just can’t shake the ghosts of that $230 million contract. The Dawg Pound has made their frustrations about him crystal clear, and they brought the heat once again during the Browns–Bengals game. I mean, when the crowd’s not happy, you know it, right?

Watson’s emotions were on full display as he was carted off the field, tears streaming down his face. He knew this wasn’t just a bump in the road; it was serious. But before the tears, he faced the wrath of the fans once more.

You could feel the tension in the air as the crowd erupted with loud boos when Watson dumped it off to Elijah Moore on a crucial third-and-16. Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions! It’s tough to see a guy in such a rough spot.

Watson suffered a non-contact Achilles injury. I mean, he was trying to make something happen—took the snap and went for what looked like a quarterback draw. But then it all went south. His right leg buckled, and down he went.

Just like that, his day was done. Dorian Thompson-Robinson stepped in as the next man up, having just been elevated to the second-string role. Talk about a quick promotion!

See, the thing is, Watson’s absence would not bite the Browns or the fans much. Especially when the Dawg Pound has been barking off for his trade for quite some time now. Sure, Cleveland came into the game sitting at the bottom of the AFC North with a dismal 1-5 record. But it just does not matter.

As the eighth-highest-paid QB in the league, the pressure was mounting, but just when Watson might have felt that this could have been his day to shrug off the recent howlers—completing 15 of 17 passes for 128 yards—all hell let loose. And it wasn’t enough to impress. On top of that, the Browns were down 7-0 when he exited, leaving fans in even more dismay.

Deshaun Watson’s Cleveland curse

Ah, the saga of Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns continues. And if we are being really honest, it’s starting to feel like a bad rerun. At this point, who does not remember the hype Watson brought when he joined the Browns in the 2022 trade, signing the biggest guaranteed contract in NFL history?

Yeah, well, the fairy tale has turned into a bit of a nightmare. With sexual ass-ult and har-ssment allegations hanging over him, and an 11-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, things haven’t exactly gone according to plan for either party.

On the field, it’s been a struggle bus for Watson. He’s managed just 19 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and 11 fumbles over 19 games since donning the Browns’ colors.

Now, if we just go by this season alone, even then it’s not pretty. He’s thrown for a mere 61.3% completion rate and ranks among the bottom tier of quarterbacks. Booed by fans during introductions before a recent game against the Bengals, it’s clear that the patience of the Dawg Pound is wearing thin. What’s a guy gotta do to get some love around here?

With Cleveland limping to a 1-5 start, Watson faces the unfortunate prospect of his third season with the Browns ending before it even really began. Thanks to poor performances on the gridiron and now an Achilles injury. It’s safe to say this star hasn’t exactly shined brightly in Cleveland!