What Jameis Winston said of Browns fans cheering Deshaun Watson's injury vs Bengals

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston had a strong, emotional reaction to fans who cheered when starting QB Deshaun Watson suffered an Achilles injury during Cleveland's NFL Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals that reportedly may end Watson's season.

"I am very upset with the reaction to a man that has had the world against him for the past four years, and he put his body and life on the line for this city every single day," Winston said . "Regardless of your perception, regardless of what you thought should happen with him, he committed every single day that I've been here to be the best that he can be for this team."

"I know the standard that hungry fans want," Winston continued. "But the way I was raised, I would never - I would never pull on a man when he's down. But I will be the person to lift him up. … I do not want the treatment that Deshaun Watson has received from these passionate fans. I know you love this game. When I first got here, I knew these were some amazing fans. But Deshaun was treated badly, and now he has to overcome another obstacle. So I'm gonna support him. I'm gonna lift him up. And I'm gonna be there for him. Because I see the way he fights. I see the way that he works. And I know who he is, as a person and as an NFL quarterback. And that's all I have to say to address him. I'm sending up my prayers. I already prayed for his leg. And I will continue."

Winston was the Browns' No. 3 quarterback Sunday. He played late in the fourth quarter after backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson suffered a finger injury .

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