Cleveland radio hosts calls out Deshaun Watson's silence at Browns minicamp

TL;DR

Cleveland radio hosts criticized Deshaun Watson for his silence during the Browns' minicamp. They urged him to either speak to the media or request his release from the team.

Key points

Deshaun Watson was present at Browns minicamp but did not speak.
Cleveland radio hosts criticized his silence.
Hosts suggested Watson should ask for his release if he doesn't want to engage.

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During the first media session of Todd Monken's voluntary minicamp on Wednesday, Deshaun Watson was apparently in the building but not talking.

Nick Wilson and J. Peterlin of 92.3 The Fan had a message for him, and it was about as direct as Cleveland media gets.

"If Deshaun doesn't want to speak in front of the media or he doesn't want to speak before the fans because his feelings are hurt because of what's transpired, then ask for your release. Get out of town."

Watson won't talk, but Cleveland has already said enough for him

Despite the Browns restructuring his contract in March to lower his massive $80.7 million scheduled cap hit, which the Browns can't easily get out of without taking a huge financial hit, Deshaun Watson is in a tough spot.

The team's management says the quarterback job is up for grabs, and new coach Monken wants to figure things out before the preseason games start.

Watson has been working out with some of his teammates like Jerry Jeudy, Isaiah Bond, and Jamari Thrash before the OTAs, which at least signals the arm is functional.

He has played 19 games in four seasons. He missed all of 2025 recovering from two Achilles ruptures while Shedeur Sanders and took the snaps.

Q&A

Why are Cleveland radio hosts calling out Deshaun Watson's silence?

Cleveland radio hosts criticized Watson for not speaking during the Browns' minicamp, suggesting he should either engage with the media or leave the team.

What did the radio hosts say about Deshaun Watson's media silence?

They stated that if Watson is unwilling to talk due to hurt feelings, he should consider asking for his release from the Browns.

What is the context of Deshaun Watson's silence at the Browns' minicamp?

Watson was present at the minicamp but chose not to speak during the first media session, prompting criticism from local radio hosts.