Should I Start Deshaun Watson?

Browns Restructure Deshaun Watson's Deal, Clear $35.8 Million In Cap Space

Thursday, March 6, 10:21 AM

The Cleveland Browns converted $44.75 million of Deshaun Watson's (Achilles) 2025 salary into a signing bonus, creating $35.8 million of cap space. The team has already reworked Watson's contract in the past but is continuing to make moves to make it less of a financial burden in the future. Watson signed a five-year, $230 million contract with Cleveland ahead of the 2022 campaign but, it's been a disastrous tenure for the former Houston Texans first-round pick. Watson has compiled a 9-10 record across three seasons behind 19 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions. The 29-year-old's 2023 season ended with a major shoulder injury, and his 2024 season was cut short after suffering a torn Achilles. Since his in-game Achilles tear, he has suffered another Achilles setback. Watson is not expected to play in 2025, and it would be a surprise if he sees any playing time for Cleveland in 2026.

Start Dak Prescott or Deshaun Watson?

Start Deshaun Watson or Zach Wilson?

Start Deshaun Watson or Jarrett Stidham?

Start Deshaun Watson or Hendon Hooker?

Start Deshaun Watson or Tim Boyle?

Start Case Keenum or Deshaun Watson?

Start Deshaun Watson or Davis Mills?

Start Deshaun Watson or Anthony Richardson?

Start Deshaun Watson or C.J. Beathard?

Start Deshaun Watson or Trevor Lawrence?

Start Carson Wentz or Deshaun Watson?

Start Deshaun Watson or Easton Stick?

Start Jimmy Garoppolo or Deshaun Watson?

Start Deshaun Watson or Gardner Minshew?

Start Deshaun Watson or Mike White?

Start Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?

Start Deshaun Watson or Skylar Thompson?

Start Deshaun Watson or Nick Mullens?

Start Jacoby Brissett or Deshaun Watson?

Start Derek Carr or Deshaun Watson?