Browns QB Deshaun Watson's Wife Proposes Life-Changing Move

Jilly Anais Watson joked about the couple permanently relocating to Italy during the offseason.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 2:31pm

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and his wife, Jilly Anais Watson, were recently vacationing in Italy when Anais shared a TikTok video joking that they should just move there permanently. Watson initially rejected the idea, but the couple's exchange suggested the possibility is not entirely off the table.

Why it matters

This story highlights the personal lives and off-field considerations of high-profile NFL players like Deshaun Watson, who is entering a pivotal season with the Browns as he looks to bounce back from injury and controversy. The potential relocation to Italy could impact Watson's future with the team and his commitment to the Cleveland community.

The details

In the TikTok video, Anais asked Watson, "Should we just move to Italy?" to which he responded, "We can't move to Italy." However, the couple exchanged a look that suggested the idea might not be entirely off the table. Anais also captioned the post, "Or maybe we can." The video quickly went viral, drawing nearly 1 million views and hundreds of comments from Browns fans, some of whom urged Watson to stay in Cleveland to help the team win.

  • Deshaun Watson and his wife Jilly Anais Watson were recently vacationing in Italy.

The players

Deshaun Watson

The starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns who is under contract for one more season.

Jilly Anais Watson

The wife of Deshaun Watson who proposed the idea of the couple permanently relocating to Italy.

Todd Monken

The new head coach of the Cleveland Browns who is expected to have input on the team's quarterback situation.

Shedeur Sanders

The leading candidate to be the Browns' starting quarterback heading into next season.

Andrew Berry

The general manager of the Cleveland Browns who declined to back Shedeur Sanders as the team's starting quarterback for 2026.

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What they’re saying

“One thing I do know is that Todd Monken was on the opposite sideline when Deshaun Watson, in Baltimore, came off the bench with a bad ankle and fractured shoulder and beat the Baltimore Ravens 33-31 in that game. He knows what Deshaun Watson is capable of when healthy.”

— Mary Kay Cabot, Browns insider

“We tried to draft your (expletive) last year for God's sakes. It's all worked out. Do you remember that?”

— Todd Monken, Browns head coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

This story highlights the personal lives and off-field considerations of high-profile NFL players like Deshaun Watson, who is entering a pivotal season with the Browns as he looks to bounce back from injury and controversy. The potential relocation to Italy could impact Watson's future with the team and his commitment to the Cleveland community.