Watson Speeding Citation
Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson Pleads Not Guilty To Speeding Citation
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Body-camera footage showed Watson complying with the trooper’s requests, providing identification and the requested information, while neither disputing the citation nor identifying himself as the Browns’ quarterback.
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Watson was driving a 2022 Ram pickup truck when he was stopped at about 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 26, the day before the Browns’ final preseason game.
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The speeding citation came four days after Watson was heavily booed during a preseason appearance and expressed doubt in a postgame news conference about whether he could play effectively in a future home game.
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Watson’s playing status for the Browns’ Week 3 home game was described as dependent largely on how he and the team perform in the first two games, against Jacksonville and Tampa Bay.
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The article noted that Watson’s 2024 season included only four touchdown passes against five interceptions, and that he ranked 40th among quarterbacks in Pro Football Network’s Impact Score with a 59.9 grade.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson pleaded not guilty to a speeding citation after Ohio State Highway Patrol clocked him driving 86 mph in a 60-mph zone on Interstate 480 on August 26, according to The Score. Watson was cooperative during the traffic stop and remains on track to start the Browns' season opener against Jacksonville. The bench trial is scheduled for September 23.
The citation adds pressure on Watson, who has already faced heavy criticism from fans this preseason. Bleacher Report noted Watson was driving a 2022 Ram pickup truck when stopped around 8:30 a.m. Body-camera footage showed Watson complying with the trooper's requests without disputing the citation or identifying himself as an NFL player.
Watson's Rough Preseason Before the Citation
Watson was heavily booed during a preseason appearance just four days before the speeding stop. After that game, he told reporters he had doubt about playing effectively in future home games. Yahoo Sports reported Watson's 2024 season has been disappointing so far. He threw only four touchdown passes against five interceptions and ranked 40th among quarterbacks in Pro Football Network's Impact Score with a 59.9 grade.
Body-Camera Shows Compliance During Traffic Stop
Video footage from the trooper's body camera revealed Watson remained cooperative throughout the entire interaction. He provided his identification and answered all requested questions without dispute. Winnipeg Free Press confirmed Watson did not identify himself as a Browns quarterback during the stop. The interaction was straightforward, with Watson neither arguing the citation nor creating any confrontation.
Playing Status Depends on Early Season Performance
Watson's availability for the Browns' Week 3 home game remains uncertain. His participation will largely depend on how he and the team perform in their first two games against Jacksonville and Tampa Bay. The speeding citation adds to the scrutiny surrounding Watson as he tries to rebuild his relationship with Cleveland fans and prove his value on the field this season.
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