Deshaun Watson participated in the Cleveland Browns mandatory minicamp from June 9 to 11, 2026, but his presence on the practice field has done little to quiet the skepticism surrounding his future with the franchise.
On The Bill Simmons Podcast, the outlook for the quarterback was described in starkly pessimistic terms. Cousin Sal pointed to the betting markets to illustrate how low expectations have fallen, noting, "Deshaun Watson's minus 196 to be the starting quarterback. Is that worse than Shedeur or [laughs] or Dylan Gabriel? Like, it- they're a mess. And we know they don't wanna win."
While the Cleveland Browns continue their offseason preparations, the stark divide between the team's official activities and the public's lack of faith in Deshaun Watson suggests a highly scrutinized and difficult road ahead for the organization.