Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has made it clear that benching quarterback Deshaun Watson is not currently on the table, despite ongoing struggles. Watson has missed multiple games due to injury this season, but Stefanski continues to express confidence in his quarterback. The Browns have been underperforming offensively, with Watson’s stats not reflecting the high expectations placed on him after his high-profile acquisition. In the first five games of 2024, Watson has completed only 60.2% of his passes, with 852 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions. He’s also taken 26 sacks, which highlights the offensive line’s struggles alongside Watson’s inconsistent performance.
Amid public calls for a change, Stefanski has maintained that the team is sticking with Watson as their starter. While they signed Jameis Winston as a backup option, Stefanski stated there have been no internal discussions about benching Watson. Despite mounting pressure, Watson has indicated that he is focused on improving his performance and is not paying attention to outside criticism【6†source】【7†source】.
