NFL fans left frustrated as Deshaun Watson officially returns to Browns practice

The long-awaited return of Deshaun Watson to the NFL begins with his official return to practice with the Cleveland Browns. Watson sat out last year after demanding a trade from the Houston Texans while also dealing with multiple accusations of sexual misconduct and harassment from several women.The NFL and the NFLPA eventually agreed on an 11-game suspension following an independent arbitrator’s ruling that he behaved inappropriately with the female masseuses.James Palmer@JamesPalmerTVDeshaun Watson in his first practice of the season with the #browns1287139Deshaun Watson in his first practice of the season with the #browns https://t.co/vTzheqNTKjMany fans feel strongly against Watson’s return to the practice field and planned debut start with the Cleveland Browns:Sobbell_Cards@SobbellCards@JamesPalmerTV @CameronWolfe Really hard to not wish for the absolute worst for this guy.23@JamesPalmerTV @CameronWolfe Really hard to not wish for the absolute worst for this guy.Zachary Silverstein@ZackSil12@JamesPalmerTV @TomPelissero It’s truly astonishing that Watson is back at practice, but Ridley is still at home because he used FanDuel a couple of times.731@JamesPalmerTV @TomPelissero It’s truly astonishing that Watson is back at practice, but Ridley is still at home because he used FanDuel a couple of times.Brian@unfunnybrian@JamesPalmerTV @RapSheet Shouldn’t even be allowed to play18@JamesPalmerTV @RapSheet Shouldn’t even be allowed to playGeorgia Peaslee@GeorgiaPeaslee@NFLonFOX man credibly accused of sexual assault returns to his highly lucrative career as NFL quarterback23@NFLonFOX man credibly accused of sexual assault returns to his highly lucrative career as NFL quarterbackOther fans took a more conventional route and posted GIFs and memes, or punned the situation:ExitLiquidityKing👑ContagionKilla@Culotta1@JamesPalmerTV25610@JamesPalmerTV https://t.co/K3ZDrx7pv5Sum Yung Gai@RealSumYungGai@JamesPalmerTV Word around the league is DeShaun was excited to get back out there, he’s more of a “hands on” type of guy!3@JamesPalmerTV Word around the league is DeShaun was excited to get back out there, he’s more of a “hands on” type of guy!ChiefsAholic ™️@ChiefsAholic@JamesPalmerTV10@JamesPalmerTV https://t.co/5yGzviikQIOf course, Watson has his defenders as well.dbdawg21sports@dbdawg21sports@SobbellCards @JamesPalmerTV @CameronWolfe Actually it shouldn’t be hard at all. He was punished for what was PROVEN he did and that is really all that should be. Now he should get an opportunity to redeem himself like every other person should have. At this point you’re just choosing to wish him the worst.4@SobbellCards @JamesPalmerTV @CameronWolfe Actually it shouldn’t be hard at all. He was punished for what was PROVEN he did and that is really all that should be. Now he should get an opportunity to redeem himself like every other person should have. At this point you’re just choosing to wish him the worst.Cobratti@Ron_Corleone727@JamesPalmerTV @RapSheet My dawg is back, smashed few massage therapist, also paid for the “special package” now he’s back at practice. They didn’t hold you down 🤣🤣2@JamesPalmerTV @RapSheet My dawg is back, smashed few massage therapist, also paid for the “special package” now he’s back at practice. They didn’t hold you down 🤣🤣Mikel Senior@mikelsenior@NFLonFOX That's my QB1 202@NFLonFOX That's my QB1 😍 https://t.co/3pBllHSO5zDeshaun Watson joins Cleveland Browns as team attempts to turn season aroundThe 3-6 Browns are not quite out of the playoff race, but the team currently sits third behind the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North. Four teams are also ahead of the Browns for the final Wildcard playoff spot, so Deshaun Watson’s presence should provide a slim hope for the team’s playoff aspirations.The defense has not been as stout as in previous seasons, but the running game led by Nick Chubb remains a strength. If Watson can quickly knock off some rust and improve the passing offense, the Browns could conceivably sneak into the playoffs. Their remaining schedule includes some tough teams like the Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and division rivals the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals.Ironically, Deshaun Watson’s first eligible game to start will be against his former team, the Houston Texans, in Houston, Texas. Other teams remaining on the schedule include the New Orleans Saints, Washington Commanders, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns will need to make a significant run in the second half of the season if they are to make the playoffs.In addition to running back Nick Chubb, Watson will also have offensive weapons in running back Kareem Hunt, wider receivers Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones, and tight end David Njoku.With all the necessary pieces in place on offense, it will be interesting to see how Watson fares in his new home.