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“Doing women everywhere a disservice”: RG III exposes flaws in Deshaun Watson’s comeback story with the Browns

Former NFL quarterback RGIII has been a vocal critic of Deshaun Watson taking over as the Cleveland Browns' starter this season.

By Priyam Hazarika · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 8:08 AM

Key Things to Know

RGIII criticized Deshaun Watson's Browns comeback narrative, arguing it does a disservice to women everywhere.
Watson competed during the offseason against Shedeur Sanders for the starting quarterback position.
Browns coach Todd Monken ultimately awarded Watson the starting quarterback role.

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Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has strongly criticized Deshaun Watson taking over as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. The commentary targets Watson's framing and narrative around his comeback story following off-field controversies, arguing that portraying his return in such a manner does a disservice to women.

According to the report, Watson competed for the Cleveland Browns starting job during the offseason with Shedeur Sanders. Coach Todd Monken ultimately decided to give Watson the starting role, prompting ongoing public debate and scrutiny from analysts regarding the decision.

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