The post was seen by many as a direct response to Haslam’s remarks, which came amid growing uncertainty about the quarterback’s future in Cleveland. Watson, who signed a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract in 2022, has played in just 19 games over three seasons due to suspensions and a pair of Achilles injuries.

Deshaun Watson responds after Browns owner calls his acquisition a 'swing and a miss,' signaling the franchise is ready to move on.