Browns QB Deshaun Watson played despite death of father, close friend

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson played Sunday's season opener with a heavy heart, but he dismissed any notion that recent losses in his personal life affected him on the field.

In the days leading up to Sunday's 33-17 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Watson's father, Don Richardson, and a college teammate of his, Diondre Overton, both passed away.

"Yeah, I tried my best