Four years ago, when the Browns, Panthers, Falcons, and Saints entered a four-way competition for quarterback Deshaun Watson, Cleveland was the first team to which Watson said, “No thanks.” A five-year, fully-guaranteed contract quickly changed his mind.

Still, there’s been a lingering perception that Watson didn’t really want to play for the Browns. Before too long, it seemed as if the Browns were counting the days until they could move on from Watson.

Will that change? On Friday, owner Jimmy Haslam kept the door open on Watson returning in 2027. On Saturday, Watson made his feelings for Cleveland clear.

“When I first got here, there was a lot…

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