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Deshaun Watson fined $15k by the NFL
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Deshaun Watson fined $15k by the NFL

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Grey Papke  |  Last updated Oct 10, 2026 5:27 PM ET
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s comeback campaign has been interrupted by a hefty fine.

Watson was fined $14,926 by the NFL for an illegal celebration during the team’s Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. While nothing was obvious on the television broadcast, Watson supposedly took part in a smoking celebration after a touchdown run by Quinshon Judkins, who was also fined.

The NFL even frowns on beer chugging celebrations, so it is not a huge shock that they would object to smoking, either. Watson, who makes an average of $46 million annually, will certainly be able to absorb it.

Watson has thrown for six touchdowns against two interceptions this season for the 3-1 Browns. He has even started to win over some Browns fans, which seemed like an impossible task just a few weeks ago.

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