Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback, expresses his sorrow over the passing of his father prior to the season’s opening game

Deshaun Watson, the quarterback of the Cleveland Browns, is currently coping with a tragic loss, just days prior to the team’s season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

The 28-year-old NFL star announced the demise of his father, Don Richardson, in a touching Instagram post on Friday.

Watson posted a somber message on his Instagram Stories, accompanied by a broken heart emoji and prayerful hands on a black background. The message read, “Rest in Peace Pops.”

Watson’s emotional post, which did not provide additional information regarding his father’s passing, resonated with both fans and followers, who conveyed their condolences online.

According to reports, Richardson was estranged from the quarterback for a significant portion of Watson’s life after the athlete left the family when he was young. Nevertheless, it appears that the two have reconciled their relationship in recent years. Watson is preparing to lead the Browns in their highly anticipated game on Sunday, and the death comes at a challenging time for him, despite their complicated origins.

Currently, it is uncertain whether Watson’s availability for the season opener will be impacted by this calamity; however, his resilience and concentration will be put to the test as he confronts this challenging situation on both a personal and professional level. Watson is on the brink of his second complete season with the Browns following his trade from the Houston Texans. Nevertheless, Sunday’s contest will mark his first return to the field since November 12th, when he sustained a right shoulder injury that necessitated surgery and months of rehabilitation.