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Deshaun Watson sits on the turf during the Browns' game against the Cowboys

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An exterior view of Cleveland Browns Stadium prior to the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is seen before the game against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is wearing a suit, a Browns laniard, and has a confused look on his face.