Deshaun Watson cheering for Shedeur Sanders is huge news for Browns fans; here's why

Shedeur Sanders started for Browns vs. Raiders, replacing concussed Dillon Gabriel. Injured vet Deshaun Watson also joined to mentor and cheer him.

Published on: Nov 24, 2025, 04:53:50 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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As the Cleveland Browns played the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday afternoon in Week 12, it marked the first time that Shedeur Sanders started for the team. With Dillon Gabriel out and Mac Jones relegated to the QB 1 position, Shedeur is now the Browns' go-to guy at QB. And, a Browns veteran was behind him at the field Sunday, cheering him along.

DeShaun Watson (L) and Shedeur Sanders. (AP)

As the Browns took the field Sunday, fans were quick to notice a familiar face on the sidelines. Veteran Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has not been seen with the team this season as he recovers from an injury. But on Sunday, the QB was on the sidelines against the Raiders, cheering the team, or, more specifically, a particular player along.

Prior to the Week 12 faceoff, Deshaun Watson had told the media that he would go to the game on Sunday to support Shedeur Sanders. This is the quarterback's first trip with the team this season as he is recovering from an Achilles tendon repair.

"Deshaun Watson will make his first road trip of the season and will be on the sidelines helping Shedeur Sanders in his NFL debut start here against the Raiders, according to a league source at cleveland.com," Cabot said in an X post.

"Watson, recovering from his Achilles tendon repair, isn't just traveling to help Sanders, but he's finally healthy enough to be on the sidelines for a game."

This story is being updated.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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