Deshaun Watson's wife, Jilly Anais, is making headlines for all the right reasons—at least in her own book. The model and artist, who boasts over 2.3 million Instagram followers, recently shared a video of herself boarding a private plane in style. With a man holding an umbrella over her head and her bags in hand, she strutted across the tarmac, captioning the clip: "Carry on ✌🏽."
The video quickly went viral, but not everyone was impressed. NFL fans were quick to criticize Watson, whose $230 million fully guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Browns has been a hot topic. Comments ranged from predictions of financial ruin to questions about the optics. "Buddy gonna be broke by the time he's 50 and no way in heck he's getting a media job," one fan wrote. Another added, "I bet he'll be broke within 10 years of him retiring from the NFL."
However, not all reactions were negative. Some defended Anais, pointing out that her hands were full and that using an umbrella holder is hardly a crime. "Why the criticism? Her hands are quite full and that is why you pay a chauffeur. Heck, I've seen politicians do this at outdoor speeches where they demand a member of their staff hold the umbrella. That's far more offensive," one fan commented.
Anais, for her part, is not apologizing. She doubled down on social media, sharing more photos from the private flight with a simple black heart emoji. Her followers rallied behind her, with comments like "LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE GIRL 🤩🙌🏾😍❤️" and "OKAAAAY MRS. WATSOONNNN!!!!!!!!!🖤💍🔥❤️😍."
The timing of the video is interesting, as Watson's future in Cleveland is far from certain. ESPN's Ian Rapoport reported that the Browns are considering a quarterback change heading into Week 3. "While no firm decision has been made for Week 3, the belief is that the first two games would serve as a natural evaluation point," Rapoport shared. "Shedeur Sanders would be the next man up."
This news has fueled speculation about Watson's tenure with the Browns. The team's struggles have been well-documented, and fans are already calling for a change. The pressure is mounting, and Watson's off-field lifestyle isn't helping his image. But with that massive contract, he's financially set for life—if he plays his cards right.
While Watson's on-field performance has been underwhelming, the spotlight on his personal life continues to grow. The private plane video is just the latest in a series of controversies. As the Browns weigh their options, the question remains: will Watson get another chance, or is his time in Cleveland coming to an end?
For now, Anais is living her best life, and she's not letting the critics get her down. Whether the Browns decide to stick with Watson or move on, one thing is clear: the drama off the field is just as compelling as the action on it.
