WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — As the Cleveland Browns opened training camp this weekend, general manager Andrew Berry praised Deshaun Watson, noting the quarterback is “in a really good place.”
“I think this is going to be a big year for him, professionally and personally,” Berry said. “We think he’s in great shape physically. He’s been really good on the field. And I love what he’s done off the field. So very excited about him.”
Watson was suspended for 11 games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy after being accused by more than two dozen women of sexual assault and sexual misconduct during massage sessions. As part of a settlement between the NFL and the NFLPA, Watson also had to pay a $5 million fine and undergo a mandatory treatment program.
Watson returned to start the final six games for the Browns and finished with a QBR of 38.3, which ranked 27th in the league. Cleveland went 3-3 in those games and missed the playoffs…