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Deshaun Watson intercepted early by Texans rookie Jalen Pitre

Deshaun Watson Jalen Pitre Texans Browns (Organization) NFL

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hadn’t taken the field in 700 days before Sunday’s start against the Houston Texans, and we all know why.

Deshaun Watson’s massive deal is a repugnant black eye for the NFL

So, one would expect Watson to be rusty at the start. He certainly was, especially when the Browns got into the red zone late in the first quarter. Watson did help to facilitate that with a 27-yard deep pass to receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, but when he tried to hit receiver Amari Cooper in the end zone, Texans rookie safety Jalen Pitre came away with his third interception on the season.

The Browns traded for Watson. The Browns signed Watson to an unprecedented five-year, $230 million contract that is fully guaranteed. The Browns sat by while Watson served his 11-game suspension for multiple accusations of sexual assault, and now, the Browns have to hope that what they’ve seen from Watson to start is nothing more than rust.

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