Jimmy Haslam weighs in on Deshaun Watson with Browns at 4-2, per Jonathan Jones

Cleveland holds the No. 4 seed after topping the Ravens.

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Latest What I’m Hearing column now live at @TheAthletic. We start with the 4-2 Browns and Jimmy Haslam’s thoughts on Des Via @jjones9 on X

What happened: Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam addressed quarterback Deshaun Watson's standing during the 2026 regular season, per Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. Cleveland secured its fourth victory on Oct. 18 behind a fourth-quarter 33-yard catch from wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.

Why it matters: Ownership's evaluation of Watson, the 12th overall selection out of Clemson in the 2017 NFL Draft, shapes how the front office approaches midseason roster moves. The club is balancing a postseason-seeded roster with an offense seeking improved rushing efficiency under coordinator Todd Monken.

By the numbers: Cleveland (4-2, W1 streak, No. 4 seed) defeated the Baltimore Ravens 13-10 on Oct. 18 and averages 3.6 yards per carry.

What to watch: The Browns have until the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline to finalize midseason roster additions.

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