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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is congratulated by Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Browns defeated the Texans 27-14.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Watson must improve quickly for Browns to make playoff push

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 05:42 PM EST

This Sept. 16, 2022 file photo shows the Wellness Center at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. In a court filing on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, the Mississippi Department of Human Services demanded that retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and the University of Southern Mississippi repay millions of dollars of welfare money that went toward building the volleyball facility. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit

By Emily Wagster Pettus Dec. 05, 2022 01:31 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is congratulated by Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Analysis: Deshaun Watson has long way to go for improvement

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 05, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play at the line during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 04, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signs autographs before of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Deshaun Watson returns from ban, declines to express remorse

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 04, 2022 12:52 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, left, talks to teammates during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Rust issues? Deshaun Watson's long layoff could be factor

By Tom Withers Dec. 03, 2022 10:42 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
If NFL had its way, Deshaun Watson's return would be on hold

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 02, 2022 08:51 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field before an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, on Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. Watson can begin practicing on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, as part of his agreement with the NFL on an 11-game suspension after being accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women when he played for Houston. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Watson has better shot winning with Browns than fixing image

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 02, 2022 09:15 AM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The Browns won 23-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Watson returns from suspension to face former team

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 01, 2022 06:05 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walk on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Watson only talks football after NFL suspension

By Tom Withers Dec. 01, 2022 01:58 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen (3) hands the ball to running back Dameon Pierce (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Watson set to make Browns' debut at Texans after suspension

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 01:19 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Deshaun Watson practicing, not talking ahead of Browns debut

By Tom Withers Nov. 30, 2022 01:54 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson leaves the field at the end of the first half against the Chicago Bears in an NFL preseason football game, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. An attorney for the women who settled their lawsuits against Deshaun Watson says most of his clients have no interest in his return to Houston on Sunday. But Tony Buzbee, their attorney, says about 10 of the women who accused Watson of sexual harassment and assault during massages planned to attend Sunday’s game at Houston’s NRG Stadium when the Browns take on the Texans and watch him play in his return from an 11-game suspension. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Attorney: As QB Watson returns, accusers say 'we matter'

By Juan A. Lozano Nov. 29, 2022 01:51 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Watson back from NFL ban, clear to start in Houston

By Tom Withers Nov. 28, 2022 06:20 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans brace for Deshaun Watson's return with Browns

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 28, 2022 06:19 PM EST

FILE -Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp Friday, July 29, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. Broncos running back Javonte Williams is using his downtime as he recovers from an injured right knee to feed his other passion: helping foster kids.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Javonte Williams spotlights foster kids while rehabbing knee

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 23, 2022 04:01 PM EST

FILE - Alana Gee, the widow of a former University of Southern California football player suing the NCAA for failing to protect her husband from repetitive head trauma, leaves the Stanley Mosk civil courthouse of Los Angeles Superior Court on Oct. 21, 2022. A Los Angeles jury has rejected a claim by the widow of a former USC football player who said the NCAA failed to protect him from repeated head trauma that led to his death. The jury found Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, that the NCAA was not negligent in the death of Matthew Gee. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Jury: NCAA not to blame in ex-USC football player's death

By Brian Melley Nov. 22, 2022 07:27 PM EST

Sam Rapoport, NFL senior director of diversity, equity and inclusion, smiles during an interview over Zoom from New York on Nov. 10, 2022. Rapoport fell in love with football the first time she held a ball and threw a spiral as a 12-year-old growing up in Canada. Rapoport ended up becoming a professional quarterback in a women’s tackle football league and has spent two decades working to expand career opportunities for women in the sport. (AP Photo)
Analysis: NFL's appeal to women isn't about pink jerseys

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 18, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Watson practices for 1st time during suspension

By Tom Withers Nov. 16, 2022 02:25 PM EST

FILE - Wisconsin wide receiver Devin Chandler runs up field during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, on Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Chandler, who transferred to the University of Virginia, was one of three Virginia football players killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Wisconsin at Iowa 12/12/2020

Nov. 15, 2022 03:09 PM EST