Browns' Deshaun Watson addresses critics, vows to return from latest injury 'way better than before'

Deshaun Watson has appeared in just 19 games in the three years since he inked an unprecedented fully guaranteed $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.

"Everyone is doubting me. Everyone don't believe in me," Watson said in the video posted to his Instagram account showing him working out. "Everyone don't think I can get back to where I was. But I know, and I believe the work that I put in, that I believe in myself ... I know, I'm gonna be way better than before."

The 29-year-old added to his comeback argument by saying he doesn't "have anything pretty much to lose."

We thought we had the quarterback. We didn't, and we gave up a lot of draft picks to get him. So we've got to dig ourselves out of that hole," Haslam told reporters earlier this month at the NFL's annual league meeting in Florida.

Aside from the injuries, Watson contended with some high-profile issues away from the football field. More than a dozen women accused Watson of engaging in acts of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions.

Watson has thrown 19 touchdowns against 12 interceptions in a Browns uniform. He finished his five-year stint with the Texans with 104 touchdowns against 36 interceptions. 

Those impressive numbers came over just four seasons on the football field. Watson was ruled out of every game during the 2021 season following a trade request, which ultimately led to a standoff between the quarterback and the team.