Reporter Faces Backlash for Watson Comeback Award Campaign

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Mary Kay Cabot, a Browns reporter, and Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson are involved in the award campaign.

Heavy NFL - Deshaun Watson is identified as the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback.

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - Cabot argued that Watson deserves consideration for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.

Pro Football Network - Cabot faced fan backlash after advocating for Watson’s award consideration.

Pro Football Network - The headline describes reactions including “Are You Tone-Deaf?” and “Would Be a PR Nightmare.”

Heavy NFL - Watson was backed for a major NFL honor.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - The article says the backlash followed Cabot’s argument that Watson deserved Comeback Player of the Year consideration.

Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot argued that quarterback Deshaun Watson deserves consideration for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. Her advocacy drew fan backlash, with reactions including “Are You Tone-Deaf?” Watson was backed for the major NFL honor.